Lando Norris reacts to Monaco joining 2027 Sprint calendar

Norris warned the Sprint format at Monaco will compress preparation to a single practice, making setup and qualifying more challenging and potentially changing how McLaren approaches that weekend.

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- Monaco traditionally relies on multiple practice sessions to build driver confidence.
- With Sprint format, teams get FP1 then Sprint qualifying on Friday — far less on‑track time.
- Norris said teams will have to trust data from this year and may need to take bigger early risks.
- Single practice increases the importance of simulation/data transfer between seasons.
- Setup windows shrink, raising the chance of running compromises or conservative choices.
- McLaren will need to balance risk and track evolution to protect qualifying performance.

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