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Rafael Camara seals dramatic F2 maiden pole in Monte Carlo

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 17:42
Invicta Racing's Rafael Camara secured pole position during F2 Qualifying in Monaco.

LIVE COVERAGE: Follow FP2 for the Monaco GP

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 17:42
Live coverage of Friday's second Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

Hamilton shares 'eye-opening' first experience of Monaco

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 17:42
Monaco has always been a special place for Lewis Hamilton, and not just because he has won the Grand Prix on the streets of the Principality three times.

Leclerc confirms offers from rivals before Ferrari deal

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 17:42
Charles Leclerc has confirmed that there were other options open to him before signing his new Ferrari contract extension.

Sainz asserts his commitment to Williams for future seasons

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 17:42
Carlos Sainz has made his position on staying at Williams clear ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.

Marc Marquez feeling “worse” in Hungary after “mentally tough” day

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 17:28
Marc Marquez admitted that he had to conserve his energy on the opening day of the Hungarian Grand Prix, as lingering physical issues continue to affect his performance.
The reigning MotoGP champion ended up seventh quickest in practice at Balaton Park, behind the similar Ducatis of Fabio di Giannantonio and Fermin Aldeguer. Although he topped the timesheets in FP1, he slipped down the order in ...Keep reading

F1 Monaco GP: Lewis Hamilton tops FP2 in another Ferrari 1-2 while Lando Norris retires

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 17:11
Lewis Hamilton capped off a perfect Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix for Ferrari by leading another 1-2 in second practice while Lando Norris suffered an early retirement.
The seven-time world champion set a 1m13.026s, which was 0.111s quicker than team-mate Charles Leclerc - who led Hamilton in a 1-2 for Ferrari during first practice at the principality.
The Italian outfit is looking like ...Keep reading

Lando Norris launches race-worn helmet prize draw for Sir Jackie Stewart's dementia charity

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 17:11
McLaren driver Lando Norris has announced a prize draw, offering Formula 1 fans the opportunity to win his race-worn helmet from the Canadian Grand Prix, raising funds for Race Against Dementia.
The bespoke helmet, which Norris wore during the race at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, was designed in collaboration with Race Against Dementia researcher Dr Maura Malpetti.
One half of the ...Keep reading

Isle of Man TT 2026: Michael Dunlop further extends all-time record with Sportbike win

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 16:51
After sweeping both Supersport races this week in the weather-impacted Isle of Man TT, Michael Dunlop added a Sportbike TT win to his tally. He has managed to win three of the four races run so far this week, with only Dean Harrison also reaching the top step of the podium in the first of two Carole Nash Superbike TTs.
Dunlop's victory in the brief two-lap race further extends his all-time win ...Keep reading

Why too much energy can become a problem in F1's Monaco GP

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 16:30
Monaco is the ideal circuit to showcase the characteristics of the 2026 power units because the principality's narrow streets make it easy to recharge energy, greatly benefiting the electric side of the powertrain. However, when the battery becomes too full, the opposite problem can arise.
Just two weeks ago, Formula 1 raced in Canada, one of the circuits with the lowest energy recovery limit ...Keep reading

Aston Martin gives update on “random downshifts” after Fernando Alonso’s FP1 crash

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 15:49
Aston Martin Formula 1 ambassador Pedro de la Rosa has given a tentative update on the AMR26’s driveability problems following Fernando Alonso’s accident at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Alonso lost control of his car coming into the chicane, tapping the wall but avoiding what could have been a bigger shunt.
The incident occurred just 24 hours after the Spanish veteran again complained of ...Keep reading

MotoGP Hungarian GP: Dominant Pedro Acosta tops Friday Practice by over four tenths

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 15:23
Pedro Acosta put together a commanding performance in practice for the Hungarian Grand Prix on Friday, beating VR46’s Fabio di Giannantonio by more than four tenths of a second.
The factory KTM rider set a best time of 1m36.827s towards the end of the hour-long session, having first moved to the top just before the halfway point.
Di Giannantonio’s late flyer promoted him to second, while ...Keep reading

Sergio Perez's F1 comeback erased his self-doubt: "I proved to myself I'm still one of the best"

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 15:15
Cadillac veteran Sergio Perez says he has now "proven" to himself that he still has what it takes to be a top line F1 driver.
Perez was unceremoniously dumped by Red Bull Racing at the end of 2024 following 18 difficult months during which he couldn't get out of a downward spiral of performance. While team-mate Max Verstappen clinched a fourth driver's title with the tough-to-tame RB20 ...Keep reading

Isle of Man TT 2026: Michael Dunlop secures tenth consecutive Supersport win

Motorsport - Fri, 2026-06-05 14:41
After inclement weather forced the postponement of several races and the all-out cancellation of the first Superstock race, the Isle of Man TT got back underway Friday with a familiar name at the top of the leaderboard.
In the second Supersport race of the week, Michael Dunlop once again claimed victory, extending his Supersport win streak to ten consecutive races since 2022. He now has a ...Keep reading

What upgrades have each F1 team brought to the Monaco GP?

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 14:36
Formula 1 rolls on to Monte Carlo and the unique demands of the Circuit de Monaco this weekend, with plenty of teams bringing track-specific and wider upgrades for their cars – including special winglets aimed at exploiting the lack of Active Aero. But what exactly is changing, and how might it impact performance? F1.com presents an all-in-one list...

Leclerc sets the pace during disrupted Monaco FP1

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 14:36
Charles Leclerc was the pacesetter during the opening practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix, the Ferrari driver leading the way from team mate Lewis Hamilton.

All the special liveries, helmets, and race suits for Monaco

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 14:36
The drivers and teams always get creative in Monaco – check out this year’s special designs.

F3: Theophile Nael takes second pole of 2026 in Monte Carlo

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 14:36
Campos Racing’s Theophile Nael maintained his 100% record in Qualifying this season, earning pole position in Monte Carlo with a 1:24.471.

AS IT HAPPENED: Follow FP1 in Monaco as Hadjar crashes

Formula 1 - Fri, 2026-06-05 14:36
Live coverage of Friday's first Formula 1 practice session for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix.

Leclerc heads Hamilton in Monaco first practice

Formula 1 at the BBC - Fri, 2026-06-05 14:31
Charles Leclerc heads Lewis Hamilton in a Ferrari one-two in first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, as Isack Hadjar crashes his Red Bull.

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