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Latest: Jun 17, 2:28 PM from Autosport
Verstappen reveals cause of shock Monaco GP retirement
Max Verstappen says his Red Bull's engine "just dropped dead" at the start of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix as the Dutchman faced an early retirement. Verstappen and Red Bull defied expectations by challenging for pole at the Monaco street circuit, with the four-time world champion defeating both Ferrari drivers before being pipped to pole by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli. But the Dutchman's ... Keep reading
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Verstappen, Mercedes and Piastri: The key factors in F1âs silly season
The start of summer traditionally marks the moment when attention gradually shifts towards next yearâs driver market â the well-known âsilly seasonâ in Formula 1. Ferrari and Charles Leclerc already stole a march on that process ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix by extending their partnership. The exact duration of the contract has not been disclosed, but Ferrari has confirmed that it is ... Keep reading
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The two worrying trends for Russell against Antonelli in F1 2026
George Russell's costly Canadian Grand Prix retirement, which knocked him 43 points back, showed he would have a Andrea Kimi Antonelli-sized problem to deal with this year. His fifth qualifying defeat to a high-flying Italian in Monaco further underlined that problem won't go away any time soon. Russell had made a strong start to the 2026 Formula 1 season with a lights-to-flag victory in ... Keep reading
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Why Norris was expecting poor Monaco GP qualifying
Lando Norrisâs2026 season is shaping up to be the most disappointing one for a defending champion since Sebastian Vettelâscatastrophic 2014. But while Vettelâs year was defined by struggles with an uncompetitive and unreliable Renault engine, McLarenâs2026 has been an accumulation of small but telling frustrations: a chassis thatâs effective enough for Norris to have won the Miami ... Keep reading
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Leclerc explains crash that cost shot at Monaco GP pole
Charles Leclerc has given insight into the accident that ended his hopes for a Monaco Grand Prix pole position, after he crashed his Ferrari Formula 1 car in Q3. The Scuderiaâs promising Friday pace, as it locked out the top two positions in both practice sessions, didnât translate into the same Saturday performance in the principality. Although Leclerc topped Q1, he was only ... Keep reading
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Why Verstappen "felt like myself again" in Monaco GP qualifying
Max Verstappen says the nature of Monaco Grand Prix qualifying had allowed him to "feel like myself again" at the wheel of a Formula 1 car, having taken a dim view of the 2026 regulations and their demands thus far. Of the current drivers, Verstappen has been one of the more vocal opponents of the current brand of F1 powertrain regulations thus far. The 53-47 split in power output between the ... Keep reading
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Russell bemused by pace deficit to F1 title rival Antonelli
George Russell was left bewildered by his pace deficit to Formula 1 title rival and team-mate Kimi Antonelli who took pole for the Monaco Grand Prix. The 19-year-old set a 1m12.051s to beat runner-up Max Verstappen by just 0.043s to the top spot, while Russell struggled down in sixth, three tenths off the pace in another blow to his title hopes. Russell is 43 points behind leader Antonelli ... Keep reading
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F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli takes crucial pole by beating Verstappen as Leclerc crashes
Formula 1 world championship leader Kimi Antonelli has taken a sensational pole for the Monaco Grand Prix after pipping Max Verstappen. The Mercedes driver set a 1m12.375s which was just 0.043s quicker than Verstappen for his fourth pole in five grands prix while Ferrari struggled. That was despite the Scuderia dominating Friday practice with a 1-2 in both outings, but Saturday saw ... Keep reading
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F1 Monaco GP: Antonelli topples Leclerc and Hamilton to head final practice
Formula 1 championship leader Kimi Antonelli topped a hectic final practice for the Monaco Grand Prix by holding a three-tenths advantage over both Ferrari drivers. The Mercedes star set a 1m12.720s and he was the only driver to go under 1m13s, as 0.327s behind was second-placed Charles Leclerc, who was 0.004s quicker than Lewis Hamilton. This came on what is arguably the most important ... Keep reading
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Vasseur to skip F1 Monaco GP Saturday due to medical checks
Ferrari Formula 1 team boss Fred Vasseur will not be present at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday due to ongoing medical checks. Track action for final practice is due to commence at 12:30pm in the principality ahead of qualifying at 4pm for which Vasseur will not be at the circuit. It means his usual roles will likely fall on deputy team principal and ex-F1 driver Jerome d'Ambrosio, who has ... Keep reading
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Why Audi does not want major F1 engine changes for 2027
Behind the scenes, potential power unit changes for the 2027 F1 season continue to dominate discussions. Ahead of the Canadian Grand Prix, the FIA announced an âagreement in principleâ on a 60/40 split between the internal combustion engine and electric power, but in Montreal it became clear that implementing such changes is politically sensitive. That applies both to the technical ... Keep reading
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Alonso slams 2026 F1 cars as âworst everâ in Monaco
Fernando Alonso notoriously dislikes Formula 1âs new-for-2026 machinery, and he made this abundantly clear following Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix. Alonso has been among the biggest critics of F1âs new rules ever since he first tested Aston Martinâs latest car, lamenting that high-speed corners no longer are a challenge as drivers lift due to energy management ... Keep reading
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F1 Monaco GP: Hamilton heads Ferrari 1-2 from Verstappen in FP2
Lewis Hamilton capped off a perfect Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix for Ferrari by leading another 1-2 in second practice, while Lando Norris suffered an early exit. The seven-time world champion set a 1m13.026s which was 0.111s quicker than team-mate Charles Leclerc, who led Hamilton in a 1-2 for Ferrari during first practice at the principality. It means the Italian outfit is the team ... Keep reading
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F1 Monaco GP: Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in first practice, Hadjar and Alonso suffer crashes
Charles Leclerc was quickest in opening practice for the Monaco Grand Prix as Ferrari went 1-2 to back up its pre-weekend hype, while Isack Hadjar crashed for Red Bull. Leclerc set a 1m13.978s at his home circuit, 0.226s faster than team-mate Lewis Hamilton after many had picked Ferrari as its Monaco favourite due to the SF-26âs strength in slow-speed corners. It was also the talk of ... Keep reading
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Audi responds to F1's future engine plans: "We don't have problems with V8s"
Although 2026 only marks the first season under the new Formula 1 technical regulations, extensive discussions are already taking place behind the scenes about the next regulatory cycle â formally scheduled to begin in 2031, but one that could be brought forward if sufficient support exists. Both FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem and F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali have spoken positively about the ... Keep reading
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Aston Martinâs ârandom downshiftsâ leave Alonso wary of Monaco GP crashes
Fernando Alonso says Aston Martin needs to get its Formula 1 powertrain under control, as he raises concerns "random downshifts" could trigger crashes at the Monaco Grand Prix. Alonso was noticeably hampered by the problem in qualifying at Miami, ending up 1.2s down on the Q2 cutoff time, as this long-lasting problem became more prominent. The issue is gearbox-related but occurs within the ... Keep reading
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FIA and Liberty push for imminent F1 2027 engine solution
There is now an impending deadline for the final approval of the 2027 Formula 1 power unit regulations. The FIA and Liberty Media are exerting strong pressure on the current engine manufacturers to find a compromise capable of satisfying all parties involved, with a target of agreeing a deal over the Spanish Grand Prix on 12-14 June. The FIA is hoping to tweak the engine rules for 2027, moving ... Keep reading
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The 'lessons learned' at Red Bull after Verstappen Canada GP criticism
After qualifying for the Canadian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen raised eyebrows by publicly stating that Red Bull had not followed his set-up feedback. The four-time world champion explained that he had ultimately gone along with the teamâs preferred direction, partly to show that it would not work. âIâve pointed it out so many times already, but sometimes you just have to let them feel for ... Keep reading
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