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Latest: Jun 18, 7:27 AM from Motorsport.com
F1 to review pitlane procedures after Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP podium reinstated
Formula 1 management has vowed to implement "any improvements or refinements" necessary to avoid a repeat of the Monaco Grand Prix's pitlane speed controversy, with several cars unjustly penalised for speeding. On Friday FIA stewards reinstated Pierre Gasly's podium after the Alpine driver was handed two five-second time penalties at the end of last Sunday's race for two separate speeding ... Keep reading
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David Coulthard defends Kim Kardashian after Martin Brundle Monaco GP grid walk backlash
Former Formula 1 driver David Coulthard has weighed in on the comments surrounding Kim Kardashian's appearance at the Monaco Grand Prix, defending the reality television star after she didn't speak to Martin Brundle. Kardashian became a big talking point of the Monaco Grand Prix weekend after she turned down an interview with Brundle during his famous Sky Sports F1 grid walk and was later seen ... Keep reading
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Alpine thanks FIA and FOM for transparency as Pierre Gasly gets Monaco podium back
Pierre Gasly had originally crossed the finish line in third place in Monaco, but was later demoted to seventh after receiving two separate five-second penalties for allegedly exceeding the 60km/h pitlane speed limit. However, the FIA stewards overturned both penalties on Friday after concluding that Gasly had not exceeded the speed limit on either occasion. The decision followed a Right of ... Keep reading
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Ferrari unleashes major Barcelona F1 upgrades as it chases down Mercedes
Ferrari has taken the covers off its latest haul of aerodynamic upgrades as it further aims to make inroads on Mercedes. The Scuderia last unveiled major upgrades at the Miami Grand prix in early May, which largely worked as intended but couldn't stem the tide of Mercedes' early dominance. As F1 hits its most well trodden testing ground in Barcelona, Ferrari introduced another set of ... Keep reading
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Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards report in full
Pierre Gasly has been restored to third place in the final results of the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix after Alpine successfully overturned his two pitlane speeding penalties in a right of review hearing. Read Also: Formula 1FIA stewards overturn Pierre Gasly's penalties, restore Monaco GP podium Here’s the FIA stewards report in full: 1. The Stewards, having ... Keep reading
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FIA stewards overturn Pierre Gasly's penalties, restore Monaco GP podium
The FIA Formula 1 stewards have upheld Alpine's appeal against the Monaco Grand Prix results, with Pierre Gasly reinstated in third. Gasly crossed the finish line in third but was handed two five-second time penalties for pitlane speeding, one of several drivers to do so, which demoted him to seventh. Read Also: Formula 1Pierre Gasly’s Monaco GP penalty rescinded: FIA stewards ... Keep reading
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Oscar Piastri on Monaco GP pitlane speed limiter issue: “Shouldn't be happening in Formula 1”
The first stage of Alpine's Right of Review hearing on Thursday revealed that the unusually high number of pitlane speeding penalties during the Monaco Grand Prix was in fact caused by an issue with the official timing system provided by Formula One Management. Five drivers were penalised for pitlane speeding during the race, with Pierre Gasly receiving two separate five-second penalties that ... Keep reading
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Fernando Alonso: This is "probably my last Barcelona race in Formula 1"
Fernando Alonso has conceded that this weekend's Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix will likely mark his final Formula 1 race at the circuit. Speaking during the drivers' press conference, the 44-year-old acknowledged his fans' unwavering support while also dropping a hint regarding his retirement. "It's going to be a special weekend, probably my last Barcelona race in Formula 1," he ... Keep reading
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What George Russell is doing to save his spiralling 2026 F1 season
If George Russell cut a frustrated figure after a Monaco Grand Prix that spectacularly spiralled out of control, then four days on the Mercedes driver practiced stoicism as he reviewed the first leg of a brutal 2026 season. With Mercedes finally on the front foot, Russell's would-be title campaign got off to a perfect start on with a pole-to-flag victory in the Melbourne curtain raiser. What ... Keep reading
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James Vowles reveals costly Carlos Sainz blow after Monaco GP crash
Williams team principal James Vowles admits that the heavy damage sustained to Carlos Sainz's car during the Monaco Grand Prix will force the team to rebuild its stockpile of spare parts. Sainz was running in a strong points-scoring position on the streets of Monte Carlo before his race was abruptly ended. The Spaniard was struck by Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto, resulting in his ... Keep reading
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Are the rule changes enough to keep Max Verstappen in F1? “I understand the politics behind it”
In Montreal last month, Max Verstappen said his Formula 1 future would largely depend on potential regulation changes for next year and added that introducing the proposed 60-40 split would “definitely help” to keep him in the series for longer, although the topic has since proven politically sensitive. Several manufacturers opposed significant hardware changes for next season, resulting in ... Keep reading
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FIA president targets nearly 150kg F1 weight reduction by 2031
FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem has reiterated his commitment to a return of V8 engines in Formula 1 in the near future, and has now outlined a broader vision that would also involve a dramatic reduction in car weight. Current 2026 Formula 1 cars have a minimum weight of 768kg. While the FIA's latest regulations have already succeeded in reducing that figure compared to the previous ... Keep reading
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George Russell tipped to end Kimi Antonelli's winning run in Barcelona
The Formula 1 paddock has arrived in Spain for the Barcelona-Catalunya Grand Prix, and former F1 driver David Coulthard has backed George Russell for a comeback this weekend after a string of bad luck and poor results. While Russell won the season-opening Australian Grand Prix and the Chinese sprint race, he has watched his 19-year-old team-mate Kimi Antonelli extend his lead in the drivers' ... Keep reading
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Martin Brundle praises "serene and unbeatable" Kimi Antonelli after Monaco GP win
Kimi Antonelli secured his fifth consecutive grand prix victory at the Monaco Grand Prix. Described by former Formula 1 driver and Sky Sports analyst Martin Brundle as being "serene and unbeatable", the Mercedes driver became the youngest driver to win around the streets of Monte Carlo. The Italian driver has been one of the biggest surprises of the season so far. While it was anticipated that ... Keep reading
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George Russell eyes NASCAR run after meeting 2023 Cup champion Ryan Blaney
Mercedes Formula 1 driver George Russell has revealed that he would love the opportunity to try NASCAR in a video with 2023 Cup champion Ryan Blaney. In a video organised by WhatsApp, the drivers visited Ford's Farm in Homestead, Florida, owned by Michelin-starred chef Jeremy Ford, where they completed farm-related tasks such as picking ylang-ylang flowers, driving a tractor and collecting eggs ... Keep reading
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F1 Barcelona-Catalunya GP: Friday schedule, weather forecast and how to watch
Formula 1 heads to Barcelona-Catalunya this weekend after a chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, where Kimi Antonelli claimed his fifth consecutive victory and built a huge championship advantage after Mercedes team-mate George Russell finished outside the points, pending a hearing initiated by Alpine after the race. Antonelli won from pole in Monte Carlo after a late red flag and standing restart ... Keep reading
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Pierre Gasly's Monaco GP penalty review outcome expected on Friday
Pierre Gasly and Alpine are set to wait until Friday to learn the outcome of their right of review procedure concerning the Frenchman's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix penalties. Alpine lodged a right of review against Gasly's pair of five-second time penalties for pitlane speeding, which dropped him from third to seventh, missing out on a Monaco podium celebration. Gasly was one of several ... Keep reading
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Isack Hadjar responds to potentially losing Monaco GP podium
The outcome of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix currently remains more uncertain than ever after Alpine lodged a Right of Review against Pierre Gasly’s two pitlane speeding penalties. It has cleared the first hurdle with its appeals deemed admissible, but it remains to be seen whether this will ultimately change the results as the penalties dropped Gasly from third to seventh. If that were to ... Keep reading
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