F1 reveals a 10 year deal for African GP venue while Max Verstappen is set to be without a key ally in some of the remaining races this season. Here are the top F1 stories today.

That's right, after reports emerged in recent days that F1 was considering bringing a sprint race to the streets of the principality, the move has now been confirmed, with F1 Sprint action set to take place at the Monaco Grand Prix between June 4 and 6, 2027.

“Rwanda is proud to host the Formula 1 African Grand Prix, and to share this moment with more than 100 million fans across Africa,” said Rwandan President Paul Kagame

Formula 1 has revealed the calendar for the 2027 season, featuring 24 races, a record 10 sprint events and the return of Portugal and Turkey.

All four Middle East races have been included on next year’s calendar with the season set to begin on March 14 in Bahrain.

Monaco will host its first ever sprint race as F1 leans harder into the format with its newly-unveiled 2027 calendar.

A new Formula 1 stage should be added to Africa early in the next decade.

FORMULA 1 fans can make 2027 the year they get to see more races than ever before. Book now to secure sought-after spaces at Grand Prix races and complete the package to turn the trip into