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IN PHOTOS: 10 of the best images from the Monaco Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
Check out some of the most striking photos from this season's Monaco Grand Prix, which was won in stunning fashion by Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli.

6 Winners and 6 Losers from Monaco

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
F1.com's Lawrence Barretto picks his winners and losers following the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

'Borderline unacceptable' – Sainz unhappy after Monaco DNF

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
Carlos Sainz believes his collisions with Nico Hulkenberg and Franco Colapinto that forced the Williams driver's retirement in the closing stages of the Monaco Grand Prix were "borderline unacceptable".

How Red Bull helped Hadjar 'keep the car alive' to claim P3

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:39
For Isack Hadjar the Monaco GP was a weekend of extremes. It began in the worst possible way when the Red Bull driver had a heavy crash in FP1, costing him valuable track time and denting his confidence.

Complete IndyCar championship standings after 2026 WWT Raceway

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:38
Championship leader Alex Palou ran out of fuel in the pit lane, and finished 17th on Sunday night, allowing Kyle Kirkwood to chip 13 points out of his lead, now 49 points adrift of the top spot.
There was no change among the top five positions in the standings as IndyCar hits the halfway point of its 2026 season.
With his victory at WWT Raceway, Josef Newgarden has climbed from eighth to ...Keep reading

Kurt Busch releases first public statement after death of brother Kyle

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:19
2004 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kurt Busch has released his first public message since the death of his younger brother and fellow Cup champion Kyle ahead of Memorial Day Weekend.
Kurt was among the Busch family members that appeared at the Coca-Cola 600 during pre-race ceremonies, where Kyle was honored. Kurt walked over to the black No. 8 stenciled into the infield grass, and placed eight ...Keep reading

Official race results: IndyCar 2026 at WWT Raceway

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 16:07
Marcus Ericsson dominated much of Sunday's IndyCar race at WWT Raceway, leading 114 laps, but it was Josef Newgarden who prevailed for his sixth win in St. Louis.
Ericsson finished a close second and Christian Rasmussen was third, with both drivers earning their first podium finish of the 2026 season.
The late-night race was halted multiple times due to light rain, but they still managed to ...Keep reading

Why Monaco magic is still alive and well in F1 2026

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 15:43
We won't bore you with the usual Monaco tropes and cliches, but the time the Monte Carlo streets were big enough for grand prix racing has long passed, both in terms of the on-track product and the ever-increasing hordes of guests making life difficult for staff trying to do their jobs.
There are many practical reasons why Monaco shouldn't work, and many commercial reasons why it does. But ...Keep reading

Lewis Hamilton lifts lid on Kim Kardashian's support after F1 Monaco GP

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 15:32
Lewis Hamilton has briefly lifted the lid on his relationship with Kim Kardashian, following the reality television star's high-profile appearance in the Ferrari garage during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend.
While the glamour of Monte Carlo often attracts A-list celebrity appearances, Kardashian's presence, specifically as a guest of Hamilton, has intensified long-standing speculation ...Keep reading

Mercedes-AMG reshuffle confirmed as head of motorsport departs

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 15:07
Christoph Sagemuller, who has led Mercedes-AMG's motorsport department since March 2021, will step down at the end of the month and hand over his post by 1 July.
"I can confirm that Christoph Sagemuller will leave the company at his own request and by mutual agreement at the end of this month," a Mercedes-AMG spokesperson explained.
The news comes as a surprise, as Mercedes insiders had ...Keep reading

MotoGP's new Concorde Agreement receives green light

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 15:00
After more than a year of tough negotiations, the manufacturers competing in the MotoGP World Championship and series promoter MotoGP Sports Entertainment Group (MGPSEG) have approved the framework agreement that will bind them together for the next five years.
The back-and-forth negotiations lasted longer than either side had initially anticipated, largely due to the strategy adopted by the ...Keep reading

Analysis: Why the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours might be the most competitive ever

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 14:57
The Hypercar class for the 2026 Le Mans 24 Hours is shaping up to be more competitive than ever.
While Aston Martin claimed the headlines on the test day, reigning three-time winner Ferrari found itself unexpectedly shuffled into the midfield, signaling a major shift in the balance of power ahead of the 94th running of the French endurance classic.
The fastest lap of Sunday’s test went to ...Keep reading

Red Bull finds cause of Max Verstappen’s DNF, planned engine change after Monaco

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 14:30
While Max Verstappen surprised many by qualifying second on Saturday, his race came to an end almost immediately the following day. The Dutchman already felt some anomalies during the Formula 1 formation lap, then struggled to get the RPMs into the correct window during the pre-start procedure. The final nail in the coffin came when he lost the power unit completely as soon as he released the ...Keep reading

‘He’s one of the best’ – Wolff confident in Russell comeback

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 13:33
Toto Wolff is certain that George Russell will quickly recover from his disappointment of failing to score points in the Monaco Grand Prix.

Vasseur gives verdict after mixed Monaco GP for Ferrari

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 13:33
Team Principal Fred Vasseur has reflected on Ferrari’s rollercoaster weekend in Monaco that saw a podium for Lewis Hamilton and DNF for Charles Leclerc.

Why are there pit lane speed limits and how are they measured?

Formula 1 - Mon, 2026-06-08 13:33
Monaco's unique pit lane caused problems for many during Sunday's Grand Prix with plenty of penalties applied.

Toto Wolff on George Russell’s penalty bonanza: “Clearly our mistake”

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 13:00
Mercedes Formula 1 team principal Toto Wolff has taken responsibility for the pitstop blunder that led to a drive-through penalty for George Russell at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Russell experienced a dismal weekend in the principality, where he took sixth on the grid after being soundly beaten by team-mate Kimi Antonelli in all three qualifying segments.
The Briton gained a position at the ...Keep reading

McLaren admits Mercedes customer team status has become a disadvantage in F1 2026

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 12:19
After McLaren secured a double podium in Miami and appeared to have turned a corner following its first major upgrade of the year, the race weekends in Montreal and Monaco have not gone according to plan.
In Canada, things partly unravelled due to the decision to start on intermediate tyres, while Lando Norris later retired with a gearbox issue. Monaco brought another DNF for the reigning ...Keep reading

Leclerc slams Ferrrari brake failure after Monaco GP crash

Formula 1 at the BBC - Mon, 2026-06-08 11:52
On The Chequered Flag Podcast, BBC F1 correspondent Andrew Benson reads out Charles Leclerc's comments stating his Ferrari brake issue is "borderline dangerous" after crashing out of the Monaco Grand Prix. Running in a podium position late in the race, Leclerc lost control into the barriers after three out of four brakes failed to work.

Mourning Herbert Schnitzer: BMW team legend passes away on 85th birthday

Motorsport - Mon, 2026-06-08 11:43
There is great sadness following the death of Herbert Schnitzer. The last of the four Schnitzer brothers, who owned the legendary BMW racing outfit, passed away peacefully at home in Freilassing on Friday - on his 85th birthday - surrounded by his family.
"Now all three are together, Dieter and Charly, gone from us far too soon," writes former racing driver Christian Menzel, who shared a photo ...Keep reading

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