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Montoya warns Leclerc that Hamilton victory at Monaco would be huge mental blow
Juan Pablo Montoya believes Lewis Hamilton's second-place finish in Canada gives him the momentum to beat Charles Leclerc at Monaco — a result that would pile psychological pressure on his Ferrari team-mate following a bruising Canadian GP and a freshly signed contract.
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Hamilton carries tribute to late bulldogs Roscoe and Coco into Monaco paddock
Lewis Hamilton arrived at the Monaco Grand Prix paddock carrying a custom holdall printed with the faces of his late bulldogs Roscoe and Coco — a gift from 2018 that drew an emotional response from fans after photos circulated online.
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Hamilton splits World Cup loyalties between England and Brazil ahead of Monaco GP
Lewis Hamilton has revealed he will support both England and Brazil at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, citing a lifelong admiration for Brazilian football culture. The seven-time F1 champion made the admission while preparing for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.
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Hamilton debuts metallic pink helmet at Monaco and tops FP2 for Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton unveiled a glittered magenta helmet during Friday practice at the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, drawing a divided reaction from fans online. The seven-time champion backed up the eye-catching new design by setting the fastest time in FP2.
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McLaren fined €30,000 after taped-over button delayed Norris car recovery in Monaco
McLaren have been handed a €30,000 fine after stewards ruled the team covered the mandatory clutch disengagement button on Lando Norris's car with tape, preventing marshals from moving the stricken MCL40 and forcing a red flag during second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.
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McLaren unveils MCL-HY hypercar on Monaco superyacht ahead of Le Mans return
McLaren formally revealed its MCL-HY hypercar in Monte Carlo by mounting it on the deck of a 73-metre superyacht sailing through Port Hercule. The car will compete in the FIA World Endurance Championship and Le Mans from 2026, marking the brand's first serious endurance effort since its 1995 Le Mans victory.
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Alonso calls 2026 F1 cars 'the worst ever' after troubled Monaco practice
Fernando Alonso launched a sharp attack on Formula 1's 2026 regulations after Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, declaring that 'hybrid cars should not be racing' and labelling the current generation the worst he has driven at the street circuit.
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McLaren left a second off pace as Norris suffers electrical failure in Monaco practice
Oscar Piastri finished seventh in Friday's second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, 1.062 seconds behind pacesetter Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari, while Lando Norris was stranded at the Nouvelle Chicane with an undiagnosed electrical fault.
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Cadillac backs Herta despite difficult F2 start as team principal reframes expectations
Cadillac F1 team principal Graeme Lowdon says Colton Herta is meeting his objectives in Formula 2 despite sitting 12th in the standings after three rounds, with qualifying struggles a particular concern for the IndyCar star.
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Verstappen's superyacht among fleet of luxury vessels docked for Monaco GP
Max Verstappen's 33-metre Mangusta GranSport 33, Unleash The Lion, has arrived at Monaco's Port Hercule for the Grand Prix weekend, joining a marina that includes the world's first hydrogen fuel-cell-powered superyacht and several other award-winning vessels.
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Russell concedes Ferrari's Monaco dominance is real after Hamilton leads FP2
George Russell admitted Ferrari's pre-race favourite status at the Monaco Grand Prix is fully justified after Lewis Hamilton topped Friday's second practice session, 0.168 seconds clear of Max Verstappen, with Russell fourth and nearly four tenths adrift.
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Hamilton leads Ferrari to Monaco FP2 1-2 as Norris exits early with mechanical trouble
Lewis Hamilton topped second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1m13.026s, edging team-mate Charles Leclerc by 0.111s to give Ferrari a 1-2 in both Friday sessions. Lando Norris's day ended prematurely after a problem sent his McLaren into the Nouvelle Chicane escape road.
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Norris offers race-worn Canadian GP helmet in prize draw for Stewart's dementia charity
Lando Norris has launched a prize draw giving fans the chance to win his race-worn helmet from the Canadian Grand Prix, with all proceeds going to Race Against Dementia, the charity founded by three-time F1 champion Sir Jackie Stewart.
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Hamilton leads Ferrari to FP2 1-2 at Monaco as Norris retires early
Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in second practice at the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1m13.026s, leading team-mate Charles Leclerc in a second consecutive Ferrari 1-2 on Friday. Lando Norris ended his session early after an issue with his McLaren sent him into the Nouvelle Chicane escape road.
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Aston Martin admits driveability crisis after Alonso's Monaco FP1 wall strike
Fernando Alonso clipped the barrier during Monaco Grand Prix practice after suffering a severe rear-locking episode, an incident Aston Martin ambassador Pedro de la Rosa linked to the team's ongoing gearbox and driveability problems with the AMR26.
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Perez credits Cadillac comeback with restoring confidence lost in Red Bull decline
Sergio Perez says his early-season form with Cadillac has erased the self-doubt that built during his troubled final 18 months at Red Bull, insisting his speed was always there but the circumstances at his former team worked against him.
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Russell expects 2026 cars to push Monaco limits further than any recent edition
George Russell believes the lighter, nimbler 2026 Formula 1 cars will allow drivers to push closer to the limit around Monaco than in previous years, citing the reduced minimum weight and more intuitive handling as key factors.
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From Bottas's badger to Antonelli's Monaco refresh: F1's special helmet designs ranked
Several Formula 1 drivers have unveiled custom helmet designs for the Monaco Grand Prix, with Valtteri Bottas sporting a badger tribute, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri going LEGO-themed, and championship leader Kimi Antonelli debuting a fresh white-and-blue look.
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Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in red-flagged Monaco GP opening practice
Charles Leclerc set the pace in FP1 at the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1m13.978s, edging team-mate Lewis Hamilton by 0.226s as Ferrari dominated. The session was interrupted twice, with Isack Hadjar's crash into the Turn 15-16 barrier the second stoppage.
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Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in Monaco FP1 as Hadjar and Alonso crash
Charles Leclerc set the pace in first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix with a 1m13.978s, edging team-mate Lewis Hamilton by 0.226s as Ferrari dominated. Isack Hadjar brought out a red flag after crashing his Red Bull at the Turn 15-16 chicane.
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