Palmer’s Bold Monaco Forecast
Former F1 driver and F1 TV analyst Jolyon Palmer told the F1 Nation podcast that he expects a Ferrari‑led 1‑2 finish in the Monaco Grand Prix, naming Charles Leclerc as the winner and Lewis Hamilton as runner‑up, while dismissing any Mercedes presence on the podium.
Palmer, a former Renault racer, added that Lando Norris would occupy third place and stressed that Mercedes has historically faltered on Monte Carlo’s tight street circuit, even in seasons when the team dominated the championship.
Season Landscape Before the Race
Mercedes remains atop the constructors’ table with 219 points after five rounds, followed by Ferrari on 147 and McLaren on 106.
In the drivers’ standings, rookie Kimi Antonelli leads with 131 points, a 43‑point margin over teammate George Russell (88). Antonelli’s record includes back‑to‑back wins in China and Japan, plus victories in Miami and Canada, making him the youngest series leader.
Monaco Grand Prix Weekend Commences
Practice sessions kick off the Monaco Grand Prix weekend, offering the first glimpse of how teams will tackle the notoriously narrow circuit.
Ferrari’s confidence is reinforced by a newly announced contract extension for home hero Charles Leclerc, whose recent second‑place finish to Hamilton in Canada suggests a strong contender for the Monte Carlo crown.
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