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McLaren hit with FIA penalty after Norris summons in Monaco
The McLaren team have been handed a sanction by the stewards after being summoned in the wake of an FP2 infringement by Lando Norris in Monaco. The McLaren driver endured a frustrating Friday around the streets of Monte Carlo. After finishing sixth in the opening practice session, Norris was aiming...
Leclerc warns about Verstappen in Monaco: 'Expect him to be very close to us in qualifying
Charles Leclerc faces an uncertain qualifying weekend in Monaco. The Monegasque has been struggling with brake issues for two races in a row that he just can’t get under control, and he warns that Saturday’s qualifying will be much tighter than Friday’s results suggest. Verstappen is ready to strike...
Red Bull lay out clear plan to beat Ferrari in Monaco qualifying battle
Red Bull Racing chief engineer Paul Monaghan has outlined what the Milton Keynes-based team must do if it is to outpace Ferrari in qualifying at the Monaco Grand Prix. The 58-year-old watched his team, particularly Max Verstappen, make significant progress throughout Friday’s running, closing the ga...
Verstappen comes to life after Friday in Monaco: 'Very happy with the car'
Max Verstappen can be satisfied with his performance on Friday in Monaco. The Dutch driver finished third in both FP1 and FP2 and, especially towards the conclusion of the day, got closer to Ferrari. However, the Italian team was still a size too big, but the margin wasn’t as large as expected. The...
Norris hit with stewards' summons after dramatic FP2 stoppage in Monaco
Lando Norris' difficult start to the Monaco Grand Prix weekend has taken another twist after the McLaren driver was summoned to the stewards following a technical issue that brought his second practice session to an early end. The British driver endured a frustrating Friday around the streets of Mon...
Inside Max Verstappen’s $15 million yacht: How the F1 star relaxes away from the track
Max Verstappen spends much of the year travelling the world in pursuit of F1 victories in his custom-built Dassault Falcon 8X private jet, valued at approximately $50 million. But this weekend at the Monaco GP, he is using his latest luxury purchase - his super yacht. As one of Formula 1's biggest...
Mercedes and Aston Martin fined for Monaco GP FP2 incidents
Both Mercedes and Aston Martin have received a €100 for speeding in the pit lane during FP2 at the Monaco GP. The drivers involved are Kimi Antonelli and Fernando Alonso. The pit lane speed limit has been set at 60km/h at the Monaco GP, with both the youngest driver on the grid, Antonelli, and the...
Russell surprised by Verstappen's Monaco pace: 'More challenging than we thought'
George Russell expected Ferrari to be quick in Monaco; however, Max Verstappen and Red Bull Racing were a surprise for the Briton on Day 1 of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend. Russell set the fourth-quickest time during the second free practice session in Monaco and finished ahead of his teammate; alth...
F1 Full Results | Hamilton leads Ferrari one-two in dominant Monaco GP FP2
Lewis Hamilton has topped the timing charts in the second practice session at the Monaco GP, ahead of Charles Leclerc The Briton's lap time of 1:13.026 was enough to edge out Leclerc and Verstappen after the second hour of practice during FP2. It only took 15 minutes of action before the first real...
Hamilton continues fine form as Ferrari leads Verstappen in Monaco
Lewis Hamilton set the quickest time in FP2 in Monaco. Charles Leclerc finished in second place, while Max Verstappen rounded off the top three this afternoon in the Principality. The two Mercedes drivers were four to five tenths slower than the seven-time world champion, with George Russell finishi...
New Mercedes engine failure hurts Norris as McLaren car stops in Monaco
Lando Norris' FP2 was cut short after just 15 minutes at the Monaco Grand Prix. A car failure meant the Briton's car simply stopped after the tunnel in Monte Carlo. Another issue with a Mercedes power unit caused Norris to have a shortened FP2 session in Monaco. The incident did not lead to a red fl...
Home favourite Leclerc handed warning after FP1 incident in Monaco
Charles Leclerc was found guilty of impeding Liam Lawson during the first free practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver received a formal warning from the stewards. The Ferrari driver, who also set the quickest lap time during the first practice of weekend in Monaco, was summon...
Frustrated Briatore opens door for Wolff and Horner to help breathe new life into Alpine
Flavio Briatore says he would be happy to work with both Toto Wolff and Christian Horner to help boost his struggling Alpine team, but highlighted that the question of Otro Capital selling its shares belongs to the Renault Group, not to him. Wolff and Mercedes recently pulled out of a deal with Otro...
Verstappen ends discussion over 2027 engines: 'I've said everything I wanted to say'
Max Verstappen has once again weighed in on the 2027 engine debate, reiterating his trust in the FIA to make the right decision after renewing his threats in Montreal to quit Formula 1 if the proposed 60/40 split does not go ahead. While the switch to a 60/40 power split for 2027 initially appeared...
Briatore names only Verstappen as driver who could help Alpine: "Maybe Max gives you two or three tenths"
Flavio Briatore reckons only Max Verstappen could make a meaningful difference to Alpine's current performance level, in a damning assessment of the team's current driver line up. Speaking during the team principals' press conference at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Alpine executive adviser delivered a...
MotoGP Hungarian Grand Prix Timed Practice Results: Acosta shines as Ducatis lose out
The all-important Friday timed practice session at Hungary's Balaton Park Circuit concluded with KTM's Pedro Acosta at the top of the timing sheets. Acosta is chasing his first MotoGP win and looks like a contender to do so this weekend. The young Spaniard had solid pace throughout the session and c...
Ferrari talent steals pole from Red Bull junior in Formula 2 qualifying
Rafael Camara is set to start from pole position after Invicta Racing's superb job to repair his car in time after initially brushing the wall in Monte Carlo. This is the Brazilian talent's first pole position in the competition. On this occasion, the Formula 2 qualifying session took place in two s...
Leclerc not buying Ferrari favourite status for Monaco GP: 'They still remain the team to beat'
Charles Leclerc pushed back against Lando Norris' suggestion that Ferrari should be considered the favourites heading into the Monaco Grand Prix, although he acknowledged that, on paper, the streets of the Principality are likely to suit the characteristics of the SF-26 better than many of the circu...
Mercedes fined after incident with George Russell in Monaco
Mercedes received a small fine after George Russell sped in the pit lane during the first free practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix. The German team will have to pay €100 after Russell exceeded the limit by just 0.3 km/h in the Monte Carlo pit lane. The limit is set at 60 km/h this weekend in t...
FIA stewards summon multiple drivers after first practice in Monaco
After the first free practice session in Monaco, four drivers were called to see the stewards. Arvid Lindblad and Charles Leclerc are investigated. The stewards summoned a total of four drivers after the first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix. Lindblad has allegedly impeded McLaren's Oscar...
Majority of F1 teams push to relax rookie requirement in 2026
A majority of Formula 1 teams wants to temporarily drop the requirement to have a rookie take part in first free practice four times per season, GPblog understands. The teams want to scrap this rule for 2026 because two Grands Prix have been removed and the upcoming races in the Middle East are unce...
F1 Full Results | Charles Leclerc sets the pace in Monaco GP FP1
Charles Leclerc has topped the timing charts in the opening practice session at the Monaco GP, ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen. The Monegasque's lap time of 1:13.978 was enough to edge out the competition after the first hour of practice during FP1. The opening stages saw Leclerc and Ha...
Leclerc kicks off Monaco weekend in style with fastest FP1 time
FP1 for the Monaco Grand Prix has just come to an end, with home favourite Charles Leclerc immediately setting the pace and finishing at the top of the timesheets. Here's a full rundown of everything that happened during the opening practice session. The session got off to an early scare for the Mon...
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...
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