Why is Monaco staging a sprint race? F1 Q&A

Kimi Antonelli leading the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix with Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc following immediately behind himImage source, Reuters
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Overtaking is almost impossible at Monaco in normal racing circumstances

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Formula 1 has a rare Saturday race this weekend for the Azerbaijan Grand Prix.

Kimi Antonelli goes into round 15 of the season with an imposing 81-point lead in the drivers' championship over Mercedes team-mate George Russell.

BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson answers your latest questions before the event in Baku.

What are your thoughts on having a sprint race next year at Monaco? I was very surprised to see that on the calendar, given that the race has so little chance of overtaking - Graham