Monaco GP 2026: Key Dates, Weather, and How to Catch the Action Live
Formula 1 prepares for the highly anticipated Monaco Grand Prix as the title race intensifies. Kimi Antonelli secured his fourth consecutive win at the Canadian Grand Prix, while teammate George Russell faced a power unit failure, leaving him 43 points behind Antonelli in the Drivers' Championship. However, the fierce competition is set to continue in Monaco. The iconic Monte Carlo street circuit is expected to favor Ferrari, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton eyeing the chance to disrupt Mercedes' dominance. Leclerc previously triumphed on his home turf in 2024, while Hamilton has not clinched a victory in Monaco since 2019. McLaren, after a disappointing outing in Canada, aims for redemption. Lando Norris dominated last year's Monaco GP, and McLaren's car is anticipated to perform well on the tight circuit. Conversely, Red Bull may struggle due to their car's preference for straights. The weekend format returns to three practice sessions leading up to qualifying on Saturday at 3 PM, followed by the Grand Prix on Sunday at 2 PM. The Circuit de Monaco, a staple since the inaugural 1950 calendar, poses challenges with its narrow layout, yet the 2026 cars may enhance the racing spectacle. Weather forecasts indicate a dry and hot weekend, with temperatures around 28 degrees Celsius, eliminating rain concerns for both qualifying and the race. Monaco GP Schedule: Thursday, June 4: F3 Practice, F2 Practice, Drivers' Press Conference Friday, June 5: F3 Qualifying, Monaco GP Practice One, F2 Qualifying Saturday, June 6: F3 Sprint, Monaco GP Practice Three, Monaco GP Qualifying Sunday, June 7: F3 Feature Race, F2 Feature Race, Monaco GP at 2 PM Viewing Options: Sky Sports F1: Coverage begins Friday morning until the race on Sunday. Sky Sports App: Subscribers can access live coverage and onboard views. NOW Streaming: Non-subscribers can watch with a day or month pass.
Source: Sky Sports - 2026-05-29