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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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Bottas dismisses 'complete bullshit' Cadillac seat-loss rumours ahead of Monaco
Valtteri Bottas has hit back at speculation that he could lose his Cadillac seat early in the 2026 season, calling the reports fabricated and confirming the team supports him fully despite being outperformed by team-mate Sergio Perez across the opening five rounds.
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Norris tackles the Nurburgring Nordschleife for the first time in a McLaren 750S
Lando Norris completed his debut lap of the Nurburgring Nordschleife during a break in the F1 calendar, piloting a road-legal McLaren 750S through wet conditions alongside team-mate Oscar Piastri. McLaren has released six minutes of onboard footage from the session.
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Audi F1 car and Koenigsegg Jesko craned onto $75m superyacht at Monaco
An Audi Formula 1 car and a Koenigsegg Jesko hypercar worth up to $3 million were lifted by crane onto the 236-foot Stella Maris superyacht in Monaco's harbour ahead of the Grand Prix weekend, organised by Ultimate Superyacht founder Tom Claeren.
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Vowles concedes Williams' Canadian GP strategy was flawed despite Sainz's points recovery
Williams team principal James Vowles has acknowledged the team's strategy calls in Montreal were "not right or perfect", after both drivers were switched from intermediates to slicks too early. Carlos Sainz salvaged ninth place, while Alex Albon retired following a collision with Oscar Piastri.
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Leclerc signs new Ferrari deal and insists he never considered leaving Maranello
Charles Leclerc has committed to Ferrari on a new multi-year contract expected to run until at least 2028, saying alternatives never seriously crossed his mind despite a decade without a world title. The 28-year-old cited belief in Fred Vasseur's project and Ferrari's technical innovation as the driving factors.
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Leclerc tipped to rediscover form at Monaco after bruising Canadian GP
Charles Leclerc described the Canadian Grand Prix as the hardest weekend of his F1 career after being outpaced by Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton. IndyCar winner James Hinchcliffe believes Monaco, a circuit where Leclerc has excelled throughout his career, will serve as the ideal reset.
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Gucci partnership 'speaks volumes' about Alpine's rapid F1 revival
Alpine, who finished last in the 2025 constructors' standings, are currently fifth this season and have announced Gucci as their title partner from 2027. Pundits say the luxury fashion deal reflects how far the Enstone team has come since switching to Mercedes power.
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Binotto claims Audi has fourth-best chassis but engine gap won't close until 2028
Audi team principal Mattia Binotto says GPS data and driver feedback from the opening rounds of the 2026 season indicate the R26 has the fourth-best chassis on the grid, placing it behind Ferrari, Mercedes and McLaren — though he acknowledges the power unit remains a significant weakness.
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Aston Martin reveals colour-shifting Monaco GP livery in Maaden partnership
Aston Martin will run a special iridescent livery at the Monaco Grand Prix, created in collaboration with principal partner Maaden. The colour-shifting design replaces the team's traditional green on the AMR26 and extends to the race suits and helmets of Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll.
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