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Russell blames Monaco 'software issue', adds it to long list of 'bad luck'
George Russell rued his bad luck after explaining that a software failure caused his speeding in the pit lane, an incident that led to further penalties later in Monaco. "The team said there was nothing I did wrong with the speeding in the pit lane, software issue. We don't know where from. Five-sec...
'Absolute despair for Verstappen and Leclerc at the Monaco Grand Prix'
The Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday was won by Andrea Kimi Antonelli after two and a half hours of pure chaos. For Max Verstappen, the race was over after just five seconds, as he failed to get off his grid slot. Online, Verstappen’s retirement and other on-track incidents sparked plenty of debate. The...
Antonelli hailed by Wolff after dominant Monaco win as Russell slumps
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has sung Kimi Antonelli's praises yet again after the 19-year-old secured the his fifth win in a row at the Monaco GP. The Silver Arrows boss also addressed George Russell's P13 finish after the Briton suffered multiple penalties. At the end of a chaotic Monte Car...
Stewards' investigations continue in Monaco: Hadjar's podium under threat
The chaotic Monaco Grand Prix is not over yet. There are still two investigations pending after the chequered flag was waved in Monte Carlo, involving podium sitter Isack Hadjar and Sergio Perez. McLaren and Aston Martin are both hoping to benefit from the stewards' verdicts after the conclusion of...
After his Ferrari podium, Hamilton immediately praises Mercedes: 'What a car'
Lewis Hamilton finished second in the Monaco Grand Prix and began his reaction with a striking tribute to his former employer. The seven-time world champion congratulated Kimi Antonelli on his first Grand Prix victory in Monaco and openly praised Mercedes, the team he raced for over twelve years. Hi...
Antonelli warns after conquering Monaco: 'Job is not finished'
Kimi Antonelli is the first Italian driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix since 2004. Together with that, the Mercedes driver considerably extended his lead once again the drivers' standings. "Nobody could have taken that away from you today. Totally in control," Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff praised...
Hadjar claims podium in Monaco after a dramatic weekend: 'I had completely lost the confidence to come back'
Isack Hadjar has clinched a hard-fought podium in Monaco. The Frenchman finished third on the street circuit where he began the weekend with a crash in the first free practice session. The fact that he made it to the start at all was an achievement in itself. That he came away with third borders on...
F1 Full Results | Kimi Antonelli makes it five wins in a row at chaotic Monaco GP
Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli has secured victory at the Monaco GP, finishing ahead of Lewis Hamilton and Isack Hadjar with a dominant performance at F1’s Jewel in the Crown. The Italian lined up on Pole ahead of the 78-lap race and has converted that into more important points in the F1 standings. Ins...
Antonelli capitalizes on Monaco chaos and deals Russell another blow with fifth victory
Kimi Antonelli won his fifth Grand Prix in a row at the Monaco Grand Prix after a crazy race, and extended his gap in the drivers' standings as well after George Russell did not score a single point this Sunday. The gap between the two Mercedes drivers currently stands at 68 points. Lewis Hamilton f...
F1 Standings | Antonelli extends title lead, Hamilton leapfrogs Russell at Monaco GP
The Formula 1 championship standings have been updated following the Monaco Grand Prix, with Kimi Antonelli taking victory around the iconic Monte Carlo streets. Championship leader Antonelli now sits on 156 points, with Mercedes teammate George Russell now overtaken by Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton for...
Leclerc refuses to take blame for Monaco crash as Ferrari brake issues spark safety concerns
Charles Leclerc has launched a scathing assessment of Ferrari's ongoing brake issues after crashing out during the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, insisting the incident was not the result of driver error and describing the situation as "borderline dangerous". The Monegasque driver, who has built a reput...
Russell dealt massive blow with second Monaco Grand Prix penalty
George Russell’s day got worse at the Monaco Grand Prix. After failing to serve his five-second time penalty during his second pit stop under the Safety Car, he received a drive-through penalty. more soon
Monaco GP plunged into chaos with red flag for tarmac inspection
Charles Leclerc crashed out of the Monaco Grand Prix ahead of the Safety Car restart. After the drivers did a couple of laps on the circuit, the race was stopped with a red flag for tarmac inspection. That is for inspecting a track break-up at Turn 19, with 10 laps to go. Kimi Antonelli currently le...
Verstappen surprisingly calm after dramatic DNF in Monaco: 'We're not in a title battle anyway'
A surprisingly calm Max Verstappen explained after his DNF in Monaco that the problems with his Red Bull were already visible before the start. The Dutchman felt during the formation lap that something was off, after which his race was definitively over just seconds after the lights went out. Verst...
Norris retires due to yet another Mercedes engine problem
Lando Norris is the fourth driver to retire from the Monaco Grand Prix. The Briton had been struggling all race with an issue with his Mercedes engine, which finally gave up on lap 45. For Lando Norris, the Monaco Grand Prix was already a tough task. The reigning world champion took pole and victo...
Hamilton and Russell hit with time penalty in Monaco after pit lane mistakes
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell have received a five-second time penalty each at the Monaco Grand Prix. For now, the Ferrari driver's provisional podium is not in danger, but the incident could have big consequences still. Hamilton and Russell both sped in the pit lane, earning them a five-second...
Verstappen reveals power unit just 'dropped dead' after horrendous start
Max Verstappen explained that his power unit 'just dropped dead' after his horrific start at the Monaco Grand Prix. The Dutchman’s day in Monte Carlo was already over before it had even begun. Starting from P2, the RB22 limped off the line when the lights went out, and after completing just a single...
Russell gets away with start incident at the Monaco Grand Prix
George Russell was noted for a start incident at the Monaco Grand Prix, although the stewards decided no further investigation was necessary. The Briton is currently running fifth and will be looking to gain positions to limit the points lost to Kimi Antonelli. Russell was noted for starting from ou...
Verstappen's Monaco Grand Prix is over after horrific start
Max Verstappen's Monaco Grand Prix got flipped on its head immediately after the lights went. The RB22 failed to accelerate off the line. The Dutchman was in last place, and had to retire from the race. "Yep nice, completely **** guys, what the **** man?" Verstappen said over the team radio after ge...
Kim Kardashian blanks Martin Brundle during Monaco GP grid walk
Martin Brundle's famous pre-race grid walk produced another awkward celebrity encounter at the Monaco Grand Prix, with reality TV star Kim Kardashian appearing to blank the Sky Sports F1 presenter moments before the start of the race. The Ferrari guest was one of the biggest names in attendance in M...
Lewis Hamilton turns heads with daring outfit head of F1 Monaco Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton ensured all eyes were on him before a wheel had turned at the Monaco Grand Prix, arriving in one of the most daring paddock outfits of the Formula 1 season so far. The Ferrari driver has long established himself as the sport’s leading fashion figure, but his latest look in Monte Carlo...
Marc Marquez claims 100th career win with dramatic victory in Hungary
Marc Marquez claimed his first victory of the season and his 100th in total on an impressive return in Hungary, edging out KTM's Pedro Acosta for the win. The race was nothing short of a nightmare for Aprilia as Jorge Martin lost control in the braking zone of Turn 1, barrelling into the pack and ca...
Monaco GP grid suffers last-minute change as driver set to start from pit lane
Kimi Antonelli will start from pole position once again, while Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton will be looking to seize their first victory of the season. Here is the final starting grid for the Monaco Grand Prix, which is set to get underway in less than an hour. Pole position looked to be headin...
Verstappen shares key to beating Antonelli in Monaco GP: 'That normally works best'
Max Verstappen has shared his expectations ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, with the Dutchman set to line up alongside Kimi Antonelli on the front row after qualifying second yesterday. The Red Bull driver came close to securing pole position yesterday before ultimately losing out to the championship...
Huge crash takes out both Aprilias on the opening lap of Hungarian Grand Prix
The Hungarian Grand Prix certainly delivered a big twist in the MotoGP championship as the top three riders in the championship standings were all taken out at the very first corner. Just as he did in the Japanese sprint race last year, Jorge Martin once again took out his teammate Marco Bezzecchi i...