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Hadjar crashes Red Bull into barriers at Monaco GP FP1, triggering red flag
Isack Hadjar brought out the red flag during the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix's opening practice session after losing the rear of his Red Bull RB22 at the Swimming Pool chicane exit. The Frenchman walked away unharmed, but the car sustained significant nose damage with 24 minutes still on the clock.
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Audi CEO Dollner open to V8 engines in F1 but insists efficiency must stay central
Audi CEO Gernot Dollner says the manufacturer has no objection to a return to V8 engines under Formula 1's next regulatory cycle, but stresses that turbocharging and sustainability must remain core pillars of any future ruleset.
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Audi open to V8 engines in F1 but insists turbo efficiency must stay central
Audi CEO Gernot Dollner says the German manufacturer has no objection to V8 engines under Formula 1's next regulatory cycle, expected from 2030 or 2031, but stresses that turbocharging and energy efficiency remain non-negotiable priorities for the brand.
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Norris and Leclerc fined after arriving late to FIA press conference in Monaco
Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc have each landed their teams €5,000 suspended fines after arriving late to the FIA's mandatory Thursday press conference at the Monaco Grand Prix, with both drivers citing clashing prior commitments.
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Palmer tips Ferrari for Monaco 1-2 and predicts Mercedes will miss the podium
Former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer has predicted a Charles Leclerc victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton second and no Mercedes on the podium — despite the Silver Arrows winning every race so far in 2026.
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Alonso warns Aston Martin's random downshifts could cause Monaco wall crashes
Fernando Alonso has raised serious concerns about a persistent gearbox fault on the AMR26, warning that unpredictable downshifts could send him into the barriers at Monaco. The problem cost him 1.2 seconds in Miami qualifying and has continued to trouble the team in Canada.
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FIA and Liberty Media push for 2027 F1 engine deal at Spanish Grand Prix
The FIA and Liberty Media are pressing Formula 1's engine manufacturers to agree on revised 2027 power unit regulations by the Spanish Grand Prix on 12-14 June, after Ferrari and Audi reversed their earlier support for a proposed fuel flow increase.
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Hamilton hails new Ferrari engineer Carlo Santi as his 'Italian Bono' in 2026
Lewis Hamilton has drawn a direct comparison between new Ferrari race engineer Carlo Santi and his long-time Mercedes partner Peter Bonnington, crediting the pairing with helping him to two podiums and fourth place in the 2026 championship standings.
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Verstappen says Red Bull learned its lesson after Canada set-up disagreement
Max Verstappen has revealed that Red Bull internally discussed his public criticism following the Canadian Grand Prix, where he stated the team had ignored his set-up feedback. The four-time world champion says a lesson has been learned, though he expects another difficult weekend in Monaco.
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Russell backed to end Antonelli's winning run at Monaco Grand Prix
Former F1 presenter Will Buxton believes the Monaco Grand Prix suits George Russell's driving style and could be the race where he halts team-mate Kimi Antonelli's four-win streak in the 2026 championship.
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Ralf Schumacher weds Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne in St Tropez ceremony
Former Formula 1 driver and Sky Germany analyst Ralf Schumacher has married Étienne Bousquet-Cassagne in St Tropez. The couple, who went public in July 2024 and announced their engagement in February 2026, shared emotional tributes on social media to mark the occasion.
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Hamilton arrives at Monaco paddock on ultra-rare £60,000 Ducati Panigale V4 S 100
Lewis Hamilton turned heads at Monaco Grand Prix media day by pulling up to the paddock on a limited-edition silver Ducati Panigale V4 S 100 — one of only 100 units built worldwide to mark the Italian marque's centenary.
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Las Vegas Grand Prix locked in on F1 calendar until 2037 after decade-long extension
Formula 1 has signed a 10-year contract extension with Clark County and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, securing the Las Vegas Grand Prix on the calendar until at least 2037. The deal builds on the race's debut in 2023 and its rapid rise as one of the sport's marquee events.
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Antonelli dismisses Russell's title-pressure claim with 43-point lead after five rounds
Kimi Antonelli has rejected George Russell's assertion that the 2026 Formula 1 championship is the 19-year-old's to lose. Antonelli leads Russell by 43 points after four consecutive wins, but insists it is too early to speak of a title with 17 races remaining.
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Norris and Leclerc summoned by FIA stewards for late Monaco press conference arrival
Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc must report to FIA stewards on Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix after arriving late to the official Thursday drivers' press conference, constituting a breach of Article B10.1.1a of the FIA Formula 1 sporting regulations.
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Alonso optimistic Aston Martin has resolved cockpit pain issue ahead of Monaco GP
Fernando Alonso retired from the Canadian Grand Prix after just 23 laps due to back pain caused by an extreme seating position in his AMR26. The two-time world champion says Aston Martin has since made significant changes and he expects to race comfortably in Monaco.
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Leclerc backs Ferrari for Monaco but insists Mercedes remains the team to beat
Charles Leclerc believes Monaco's low-speed layout gives Ferrari its best chance of ending Mercedes' five-race winning streak in 2026, but the Monégasque driver still rates the Silver Arrows as favourites heading into his home grand prix.
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Russell pushes broken-down Fiat Jolly through Monaco as F1 bad luck runs on
George Russell was spotted pushing his classic Fiat Jolly through the streets of Monte Carlo after the vintage car broke down ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, prompting fans to joke the Mercedes driver is cursed following a difficult run of on-track misfortune.
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Adrian Newey set to return to F1 paddock at Monaco GP after lengthy absence
Adrian Newey is expected to attend the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, marking his first paddock appearance since the season-opening Australian GP. The Aston Martin team principal has been absent amid reports of a stress-related illness and a hospitalisation for pneumonia.
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Adrian Newey set to return to F1 paddock at Monaco GP after extended absence
Aston Martin technical chief and team principal Adrian Newey is expected to attend the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend, his first paddock appearance since the season-opening Australian GP amid reports of a stress-related illness.
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