Monaco rules out changes to its Formula 1 track layout despite criticism over processional racing.

Monaco will not make changes to its famous circuit layout despite frequent criticism for producing processional races, according to Automobile Club de Monaco president Michel Boeri. The 3.3-kilometer circuit remains the shortest and narrowest on the calendar, with limited space in the Principality making significant alterations impossible.

Boeri emphasized that demolishing structures or moving elements would automatically trigger a fresh circuit review requiring new FIA homologation. Monaco has extended its Formula 1 contract twice in recent years, securing its place on the calendar until at least 2035 with promoters Liberty Media recognizing the venue's historic value.

The ACM president indicated Monaco may find ways to increase pit lane space through vertical construction rather than expansion. He noted the current pit lane will be difficult to sustain much longer due to limited space and garages that aren't wide enough, suggesting building upward when ground width is unavailable.

Monaco will introduce a sprint race format for the first time next year despite the difficulty of overtaking at the track. The decision to add sprint racing surprised many observers given the circuit's characteristics, though it follows Formula 1's expansion of the sprint format to new venues.