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Charles Leclerc starts on pole and Max Verstappen is way down in sixth after an underwhelming qualifying session. Can the Red Bull perform some magical overtaking on a notoriously difficult circuit for such events? It will be intriguing to see.
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This is Leclerc’s home race and he knows more than most what needs to be done to keep the chasing pack in his rear view mirror. The Frenchman winning this grand prix would be the culmination of a lifelong dream but life is rarely that simple, and there will be plenty behind him eager to chase him down.
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Verstappen can comfort himself by the fact he starts 48 points clear atop the drivers’ championship and will be confident that no one will be able to catch him over the course of the season.
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Race start: 2pm BST.
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Important Events
It is certain that Perez, Magnussen and Hulkenberg will not be back for the restart.
Sainz will start from the standing position in third place. A good result for Ferrari.
Sky is currently very busy while we wait for the next step.
They need to repair the barriers. I might be here for a while.
Hulkenberg also retired after the incident and appeared furious as he walked around the pit area.
Magnussen bears a great deal of responsibility for the accident. We’re still waiting for the next step. Verstappen looked a bit shocked after watching the replay of the crash.
Perez’s accident was described in commentary as a “monster accident”.
All debris was cleared from the track and one Haas car was removed.
Sainz’s puncture was caused by contact with Piastri.
Perez made contact with Magnussen and his Red Bull went flying between the barriers, losing several wheels and parts of the car.
Do I need to reboot or continue from where I left off?
Lap 1/78: The red flag comes out! Leclerc has made a good start and is leading from the grid, but Sainz has a puncture and is limping along. Sergio Pérez and the Haas car are stopped. There is a lot of debris on the track.
Lights out
Let’s go!
Is change necessary? “100% necessary” James Jones says: “This season may not be one where Max dominates the title, but I’m not going to waste a minute watching the procession of cars racing through Monaco. The race is over in qualifying and it’s very boring.”
Is change necessary?
She was on the Endeavour and I was super excited about it.
Michael Douglas delivers Catherine Zeta-Jones’ apology to Brundle.
Anya Taylor-Joy is here to support Lewis Hamilton and claims to have grown up watching F1. This is a classic one.
I have no idea who she is, Google it.
Siya Kolisi holds a can of Red Bull and discusses the difficulty of overtaking. It’s “all about strategy and knowing when to stop.”
Joe Jonas of the Jonas Brothers has actually attended the event and is looking forward to an “exciting day.”
Ben Chilwell is a Red Bull driver who seems to know next to nothing about motorsport, but who could turn down a trip to Monaco?
Joe Pearson’s email: “Growing up in Indianapolis, this day has always been the biggest event in racing. The Monaco Grand Prix in the morning, followed by the biggest spectacle in racing (likely to be postponed today due to rain), and then the World 600 (now the Coca-Cola 600) in Charlotte as a comfortable nightcap. A day of cars going round and round and getting nowhere, followed by a brief detour to watch the championship final. I’m exhausted.”
Kylian Mbappe says he is not faster than a Formula 1 car. It was good to have clarity.
Martin Brundle wanders the grid. He spotted Diogo Dalot and Anthony, celebrating winning the FA Cup and taking part in their first F1 race.
The pit stop team underwent a rigorous warm-up to ensure they were in top condition for the race. There is very little overtaking at this track, so pit stops today could be crucial.
It’s shaping up to be a great day in Monaco with the drivers warming up the tyres.
Celebrity sightings abound in Monte Carlo. Michael Douglas, Kylian Mbappe and a bunch of other young celebrities.
It’s looking like it’s going to be a difficult day for Verstappen.
Nigel Mansell chatted to our very own Giles Richards.
The big news is that they’re testing a new brand of mint tea for the Unwin family. Will it be welcomed in the long run? That’s one way to find out.
What happened yesterday?
Starting grid:
1. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
2. Oscar Piastri, McLaren
3. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari
4. Lando Norris, McLaren
5. George Russell, Mercedes
6. Max Verstappen, Red Bull
7. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
8. Yuki Tsunoda, R.B.
9. Alex Albon, Williams
10. Pierre Gasly, Alpine
11. Esteban Ocon, Alpine
12. Daniel Ricciardo, RB
13. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin
14. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin
15. Logan Sargent, Williams
16. Sergio Perez, Red Bull
17. Valtteri Bottas, Sauber
18. Zhou Guanyu, Sauber
19. Nico Hulkenberg, Haas
20. Kevin Magnussen, Haas
preamble
Charles Leclerc will start from pole position, while Max Verstappen dropped a long way to sixth place after a disappointing qualifying session. Can Red Bull pull off some overtaking magic on a circuit that is notoriously difficult for events like this? It will be exciting to see.
This is Leclerc’s home race and he knows better than anyone what he needs to do to keep the oncoming pack in his rear-view mirror. For the French driver to win this Grand Prix would be the culmination of a lifelong dream, but life is rarely that simple and there will be plenty of people behind him trying to chase him.
Verstappen can take solace in the fact that he starts the drivers’ championship with a 48-point lead and will be confident that no one can catch him all season.
Race start: 2pm BST.
