Hamilton raises his voice regarding the latest development in the 2027 regulations and the Monaco Sprint
After the abandonment of Lewis Hamilton andn Madring, the seven-time world champion of Ferrari wants to turn the page in Baku this weekend. However, in the run-up to Azerbaijan Grand Prixthe Briton was asked more about things external to sporting performance.
And Hamilton is one of the most influential drivers in the paddock and everything he thinks about can have greater weight than that of any other driver. And on this occasion, the Briton did not bite his tongue with the two latest developments that have been announced these days: the shorter races starting in 2027 and the Sprint that will be held in Monaco next year.
Starting with the decision to shorten the races from 305km to 290km from 2027, Hamilton believes that these cars are not physically demanding and we should even have longer tests. “I think the races should be longer, as they are now less physically demanding than before. Many races are held with a single pit stop: it is not particularly tiring.“he said in statements collected by AutoRacer.it.
Regarding the decision to have two races in Monaco next year, the seven-time champion was even more crystal clear. “ORA sprint race in Monaco makes no sense to me. On the positive side, we will have an extra qualifying session, which is good, but I have always said that Monaco needs something different. I don’t think we should adopt the same race format there as anywhere else.
“We have to find a specific idea for a place like this. It’s a magnificent place and an incredible circuit to drive, but Sunday’s race is one of the most boring there is: a sprint race is not the solution,” he said.
Already speaking about what is to come in Baku, Hamilton thinks that the SF-26 is offering good performance in the last few races and is confident of being able to seal a good result with which to put the abandonment in Madrid behind him.
“We are much more satisfied with the development of our car. Charles and I have shown good pace in the last few races, but we need an uneventful weekend. The The idea is to start well and continue like this to gain the necessary confidence with the car. “It’s easier said than done, but we are working hard to improve in this regard,” he concluded.
