Kimi Antonelli’s fourth consecutive victory in Canada stretched his championship advantage to 43 points over teammate George Russell, setting the stage for a decisive Monaco Grand Prix weekend.
Saturday’s qualifying decides the grid at the iconic street circuit
After Friday’s practice sessions, drivers will tackle the final free‑practice hour (FP3) at 12:30 pm CEST on June 6 before the all‑important qualifying session commences at 4:00 pm CEST. With overtaking notoriously arduous on Monte Carlo’s narrow, barrier‑lined layout, the Saturday shoot‑out often shapes the final race order.
- FP3 – 12:30 pm CEST (11:30 am BST / 6:30 am ET)
- Qualifying – 4:00 pm CEST (3:00 pm BST / 10:00 am ET)
How to watch the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix
Broadcast partners vary by region. In the United States, Apple TV holds exclusive rights for the 2026 season, streaming every session live. The global F1 TV subscription also carries the full feed. British viewers rely on Sky Sports for live coverage, with streaming options via Sky Go or NOW, while Channel 4 offers free‑to‑air highlights. Motorsport.com will provide live updates throughout the weekend.
Track facts, weather outlook and driver line‑up
The Circuit de Monaco measures 3.337 km (2.074 mi) and features 19 twists across 78 laps, delivering a total race distance of 260.286 km (161.734 mi). Forecasts predict dry, pleasant conditions on Saturday – partly sunny, high 23 °C (74 °F), low risk of rain – and similar weather for Sunday’s race.
- First Monaco GP: 1929 (F1 debut 1950)
- Key drivers: Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri (McLaren); Max Verstappen, Isack Hadjar (Red Bull); Lewis Hamilton, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari); others include Fernando Alonso, Lance Stroll, and rising talents such as Kimi Antonelli.
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