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The streets of Monte Carlo played host to a commanding performance from Kush Maini, who converted his front-row start into a lights-to-flag victory in the 2025 Monaco F2 Sprint. Behind him, drama unfolded from the opening corners to the final lap, with penalties and precision shaping the podium. After yesterday’s qualifying, let’s see how the…
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The streets of Monte Carlo once again reminded the Formula 2 and Formula 3 paddocks that precision, patience, and preparation rule the day. Today’s F2 and F3 Monaco practice sessions saw Victor Martins and Nikola Tsolov stand tall in a day defined by traffic, interventions, and thin margins. F2: Martins Finds His Groove Victor Martins…
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The Monaco Grand Prix has long divided fans, with some labelling it as a “boring procession”. But in 1996 it had one of the most bizarre results ever seen in Formula 1. About The Monaco Grand Prix The Monaco Grand Prix has been part of Formula 1 from the very beginning. Astonishingly, the race has…
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Formula 1 have agreed a six-year extension agreement with the Automobile Club of Monaco, meaning the series will continue to race around the streets of Monaco until 2031. Circuit de Monaco’s History A race on the first F1 Calendar in 1950 and a permanent fixture since 1955, the Monaco Grand Prix is one of the…
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Carlos Sainz believes that Ferrari are ‘getting stronger and stronger’ following the team’s P1 and P3 finish at the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix. Carlos Sainz finished P3 at the Monaco Grand Prix behind his Ferrari teammate Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Oscar Piastri. Sainz believes that his team are improving each week following upgrades and podium…
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McLaren secured another podium today, making it four in a row in a promising start to the season. McLaren’s 2024 Monaco GP result is another sure sign that the Woking team are holding steady, with both drivers securing a total of 30 points for the Constructors Championship. Lando Norris has previously finished on the podium…
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Oscar Piastri reflects on the Miami Grand Prix, where he secured a second-place finish, shedding light on the challenges and triumphs of the race. The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix saw a first home race win for Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, four DNFs, and a long awaited Oscar Piastri podium. Speaking post race, Piastri reflects on his…
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Charles Leclerc’s home race win has been an emotional one, and it’s been a long time coming. The Monegasque driver has been unlucky every year since he started his F1 career in 2018. In 2019 and 2020, Leclerc did not finish the race around the streets he grew up on, and in 2021 he was…
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Zak O’Sullivan has won his first ever F2 race at the 2024 Monaco F2 Feature following a last-lap upset. He stole the win from Isack Hadjar, who was leading following the retirement of polesitter Richard Verschoor. Paul Aron finished in P3. O’Sullivan clinched the win by sheer luck, waiting until two laps before the end…
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PREMA’s Gabriele Minì has had his first victory of the season in the 2024 F3 Monaco Feature Race, keeping a controlled lead from lights out to the chequered flag. The Italian driver held steady following multiple incidents and safety cars to gain the crucial 25 points. His win now takes him to P1 in the…
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Christian Horner has said that the layout of the Monaco circuit is causing the RB20 to “struggle.” Verstappen qualified sixth fastest after outbreaking himself into turn one on his final Q3 run, and his teammate Perez was knocked out in Q1. Both drivers have complained that the RB20 cannot ride the kerbs well – leading…
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After three great practice sessions in Monaco, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz managed to maximize the potential of their Ferrari cars, getting P1 and P3 respectively. It’s the third pole position at home for the Monegasque driver, and he can feel the love. “The feeling after qualifying lap is always very special here. Really, really…
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Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff has mixed feelings about the three training sessions held in Monaco, and he wants to keep his expectations low. The German team managed to get good results, with Lewis Hamilton finishing in the top3 each time, but George Russell wasn’t as consistent, especially during FP2. Anyway, both Mercedes cars are…
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FP3 was officially underway, but unlike the sessions yesterday, there wasn’t any immediate action in the pit lane. George Russell was the first to come out on some fresh soft tires. McLaren seemed to be taking a page out of Aston Martin’s play book by scrubbing their tires. This meant they’d run just one easy…
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Three drivers have been handed post-session penalties following the 2024 F2 Monaco Quali session. PREMA’s Oliver Bearman, continuing his tumultuous start to his F2 season, has been given a three-place grid drop. The Brit was handed the penalty for impeding Campos Racing’s Josep María Martí during a push lap. DAMS Lucas Oil’s Juan Manuel Correa…
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Welcome back to the 2024 F1 Monaco weekend where during FP2 the Monaco native Charles Leclerc dominated the timesheet. Behind him was future teammate Lewis Hamilton for Mercedes in second and Fernando Alonso for Aston Martin in third. Lewis Hamilton was the driver to beat in FP1 earlier today, showcasing Mercedes’ improved pace compared to…