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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...
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...
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