The Monaco Grand Prix is a challenging race due to its narrow and difficult-to-pass circuit. The race has seen several accidents during the qualifying rounds, including those of Sergio Pérez and Lewis Hamilton. The race will air on ABC in the United States, and the starting grid includes Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso on the front row. The race’s storylines include whether anyone can catch Verstappen and the changes at Mercedes, which unveiled a redesign with larger sidepods. The last race was three weeks ago, with Verstappen winning in Miami. Red Bull is leading the Drivers’ Championship standings.
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most iconic stops on the Formula 1 schedule. However, the bling and the boats disguise an open secret: it is incredibly narrow, incredibly hard to pass, and an incredibly easy place to find trouble. This was evident during the qualifying rounds, where Sergio Pérez crashed and Lewis Hamilton’s car was lifted off the circuit by a crane after his own accident on Saturday. Fernando Alonso, who qualified second, now has to find a way to get past Max Verstappen if he is to taste victory.
How to Watch
The Monaco Grand Prix starts at 3 p.m. in Monte Carlo, which is 9 a.m. Eastern time. The race will air on ABC in the United States. Coverage starts at 7:30 a.m. Eastern.
Sunday’s Starting Grid
Verstappen and Alonso are on the front row, with Esteban Ocon’s Alpine right behind them. Ferrari and Mercedes will try to salvage what they can on Monaco’s narrow course. Sergio Pérez may be in for a long day looking at the back of other cars.
Sunday’s Story Lines
Can anyone catch Verstappen? With Pérez starting last, a win for Verstappen might blow open the points race.
Changes at Mercedes. The much-discussed and mostly agonizing wait for a Mercedes redesign has finally arrived. The biggest change that the team unveiled this week will be larger sidepods, but there are smaller ones here and there.
Last Time Out
There was no out last week after the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola was canceled amid heavy rains and deadly floods in northern Italy. That makes it three weeks since Max Verstappen’s win in Miami.
Drivers’ Championship Standings
After five starts, Red Bull’s only race remains the one against itself.
The Monaco Grand Prix is known for its hairpin descent, narrow walls, and dark tunnels that open up to a burst of blinding light along the waterfront. It is a challenging track that requires precision and skill, and even the most experienced drivers can find themselves in trouble.
During the qualifying rounds, Sergio Pérez crashed, and Lewis Hamilton’s car was lifted off the circuit by a crane after his own accident on Saturday. Fernando Alonso qualified second, but now he has to find a way to get past Max Verstappen if he is to taste victory. Verstappen and Alonso are on the front row, with Esteban Ocon’s Alpine right behind them. Ferrari and Mercedes will try to salvage what they can on Monaco’s narrow course, while Sergio Pérez may be in for a long day looking at the back of other cars.
The Monaco Grand Prix starts at 3 p.m. in Monte Carlo, which is 9 a.m. Eastern time. The race will air on ABC in the United States, with coverage starting at 7:30 a.m. Eastern. Fans from other parts of the world can check the full list of Formula 1 broadcasters to find out where they can watch the race.
Can anyone catch Verstappen? With Pérez starting last, a win for Verstappen might blow open the points race. The much-discussed and mostly agonizing wait for a Mercedes redesign has finally arrived. The biggest change that the team unveiled this week will be larger sidepods, but there are smaller ones here and there.
The Monaco Grand Prix is one of the most iconic races on the Formula 1 schedule, and it is known for its challenging track and breathtaking views. However, it is also a race where anything can happen, and the drivers need to be at their best to avoid trouble. After five starts, Red Bull’s only race remains the one against itself, and the Monaco Grand Prix could be a turning point in the season.
