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Hadjar crashes heavily into barriers as red flag halts Monaco GP FP1
Isack Hadjar brought out the red flags during FP1 for the Monaco Grand Prix after crashing heavily into the barriers with just under half of the session remaining. The Red Bull driver lost control on the exit of the Swimming Pool section and crashed heavily into the barriers, forcing race control t...
Tensions flare between Haas teammates in Monaco GP FP1: 'What an idiot!'
FP1 in Monaco also featured a minor misunderstanding within the Haas camp. Esteban Ocon voiced his frustration over an incident involving Oliver Bearman in traffic, prompting a response from the young Briton over team radio as the two teammates found themselves at the centre of a brief exchange duri...
Second Moto3 rider disqualified from six races due to illegal engine tampering
Leopard Racing's Adrian Fernandez has been disqualified from the opening six rounds of the Moto3 season after it was revealed that the team had made illegal modifications to the bike's engine. The FIM have certainly been busy scrutinizing the Moto3 class of late. Earlier this week, Mugello race winn...
Norris and Leclerc receive FIA verdict after Monaco GP rule breach
The FIA has delivered its verdict following the investigation launched yesterday into Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris for arriving late to Thursday's press conference. Leclerc and Norris were scheduled to appear in the opening FIA press conference session of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend alongside...
Brown shuts down Verstappen-to-McLaren speculation with firm stance
Zak Brown has ruled out the possibility of Max Verstappen joining McLaren, despite acknowledging the Dutchman's extraordinary talent. The McLaren CEO made it clear that he has no intention of disrupting the team's current driver line-up, expressing full confidence in both Lando Norris and Oscar Pias...
F1 LIVE: Leclerc goes quickest at FP1 of Monaco GP - follow reactions here!
Hello and welcome to GPblog’s live coverage of the first practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend! Follow every moment from FP1 as we bring you all the latest updates and key talking points as they unfold in the Principality. The Circuit de Monaco ushers in the European leg of the current F...
Piastri denied access to F1 Monaco paddock by security
In the lead-up to the Monaco Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri experienced a remarkable off-track moment. The McLaren driver was caught on video being stopped by security at the entrance to the F1 paddock, apparently because they didn’t realize who he was. Footage circulating on social media shows Piastri...
Marc Marquez stuns MotoGP grid by topping FP1 in Hungary
Marc Marquez once again stunned the MotoGP grid by topping Friday's FP1 session in Balaton Park. The reigning world champion returned from injury last weekend in Mugello following a double surgery, and seems to be back up to speed already. The Balaton Park is one of the shortest and most technical l...
F1 LIVE: Hamilton leads Leclerc in dominant Monaco GP FP2 – follow reactions here!
With the first two practice sessions of the weekend now complete, attention turns to FP3 in Monte Carlo. Follow all the action from the Monaco Grand Prix second practice session live with GPblog here! The streets of Monaco once again set the stage for a crucial second practice session, where teams a...
Lewis Hamilton sends clear message on Ferrari future after major turnaround
Lewis Hamilton has reflected on his ambitions with Scuderia Ferrari following a notable upturn in form ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. The seven-time world champion, who endured a challenging debut campaign with the Maranello-based outfit, saw a clear improvement in fortunes in Montreal. Ham...
McLaren leads Monaco upgrade race as Mercedes unveil striking rear wing solution
The FIA has released the document detailing all the upgrades teams have brought for the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, which is set to get underway in just a few hours - here is a complete rundown of everything that will be introduced from FP1 onwards. McLaren are the team bringing the most extensive up...
F1 veteran backs team’s bold Drivers’ Championship ambition with striking claim
Amid the resurgence Williams F1 have enjoyed in recent years, Alex Albon has expressed confidence that the team can one day compete for a Drivers’ Championship. The Thai driver, speaking ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, backed comments made by team principal James Vowles, who previously outli...
No celebration expected for Verstappen, but Lily will have a first-time experience
Max Verstappen has won twice in Monaco, but he is almost certainly facing a very tough edition in 2026. A nice bonus: daughter Lily can watch dad at work live for the first time from the Dutchman’s apartment. When Verstappen took a seat on the top floor of the—this time—floating Red Bull Power Stati...
Lawson can't suppress a laugh after Red Bull question: 'It's not my choice'
Liam Lawson still doesn’t know where he’ll be driving in the 2027 Formula 1 season. The Racing Bulls driver was asked about his future in Monaco but admitted he has little control over it. If it were up to him, his contract for next season would have been signed long ago. Lawson has enjoyed a strong...
Marko predicts Monaco GP winner with confident verdict: 'He's my favourite'
Helmut Marko has backed hometown hero Charles Leclerc for victory at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, with the Monegasque eager to bounce back after a subdued weekend in Montreal, where it was his teammate who stole the spotlight. The Monegasque is coming off his third contract extension since join...
Formula 1 confirms Las Vegas Grand Prix will stay on the calendar through 2037
Formula 1 will continue racing on the Las Vegas Strip until at least 2037 after confirming a ten-year contract extension with Las Vegas Grand Prix, Inc., Clark County officials and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority. The announcement cements Las Vegas as one of the permanent fixtures on...
Hamilton's former rival casts doubt on eight title pursuit: 'The struggles are still real'
2016 F1 world champion Nico Rosberg believes Lewis Hamilton would "deserve" to win an eighth Formula 1 world title, but admits it looks unlikely at the moment given his current situation and the teammate he has alongside him at Ferrari. Following his fierce title battle with Max Verstappen in 2021,...
F1 Today | Hamilton steals the spotlight, Norris and Leclerc already face FIA stewards
From Lewis Hamilton wowing the F1 paddock as the Monaco GP weekend gets underway, to Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc already being summoned to the FIA stewards before any F1 action - here are the main stories from today, Jun 4. Even for Lewis Hamilton's standards, it was a memorable entrance at th...
In Monaco, one thing is clear: Antonelli really isn't a rookie anymore
Andrea Kimi Antonelli radiates maturity in every aspect and is ready for the fight for the world title. George Russell should be seriously worried; that much could already be concluded on the first day in Monaco. Antonelli was in the middle of his story when one of the many phones belonging to the a...
Antonelli and Russell 'free to race' at Monaco GP: 'You can't put a leash on us'
Kimi Antonelli and George Russell have revealed they are "free to race" each other following a tense Canadian GP weekend. The Mercedes duo made contact both during the Sprint and Grand Prix in Montreal, with Antonelli ultimately extending his championship lead to 43 points. Having started the seaso...
Leclerc rejects Hamilton's Ferrari simulator approach ahead of Monaco GP
Charles Leclerc has said he has no intention of changing the way he prepares for races following his teammate Lewis Hamilton's recent decision to abandon the Ferrari simulator. Hamilton's best results of the season, podium finishes in Shanghai and Montreal, have come after avoiding sim work in the b...
'You're missing something in the head!' says Antonelli after 'mind-blowing' Mugello visit
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli has voiced his astonishment at the abilities and bravery of MotoGP riders following his trip to the Mugello Circuit in Italy last weekend. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver, who has already picked up four wins in the opening fives races of the F1 season, wa...
Norris and Leclerc among drivers concerned for 22-car Monaco GP Qualifying
Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc have raised concerns regarding the increased number of cars on the 2026 grid at the Monaco GP street circuit, with Qualifying in Q1 flagged as a potential "problem" for for the drivers. Thanks to Cadillac's addition as F1's eleventh team this season, the sport's 'Je...
Antonelli does not get Russell's comments: 'How is that possible?'
Kimi Antonelli does not agree with George Russell's claim that the drivers' title is the Italian's to lose this season. According to the youngster, he cannot lose something he has yet to achieve. Ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, Russell has once again declared Antonelli the favourite for the 2026 Wor...
New contract not among Verstappen's "biggest concerns" right now
Max Verstappen is currently not thinking at all about signing a new contract with Red Bull Racing. The four-time world champion first has to decide whether he even wants to continue beyond his current deal, which runs through 2028. While Charles Leclerc has recently signed a new deal with Ferrari, ...