Method 1 heads to Monaco this weekend after a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, the place Kimi Antonelli claimed his fourth consecutive victory and prolonged his championship lead after Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired from the lead with an influence unit failure.
The outcome leaves Antonelli 43 factors away from Russell heading to Monte Carlo, the place qualifying stays one of the vital necessary periods of the season. With overtaking notoriously tough round Monaco’s tight avenue circuit, Saturday may do greater than form the grid — it may determine the race.
It is essentially the most historic occasion on the calendar, with the Monaco Grand Prix held starting in 1929, pre-dating F1 itself. First held as a part of the Method 1 world championship in 1950, the Monaco GP stays the collection’ most well-known avenue race. Its slim roads, boundaries, elevation adjustments and restricted room for error additionally make it one of the vital demanding circuits on the calendar.
After Friday apply, Saturday brings the ultimate hour of preparation in FP3 earlier than qualifying units the grid for Sunday’s grand prix. Right here is all the pieces you must know forward of Saturday’s operating on the Monaco GP.
How can I watch the F1 Monaco GP?
Broadcast protection of Method 1 varies by area. In the USA, Apple TV is the first broadcast associate for the 2026 season, with all periods obtainable on the platform following a multi-year deal. F1 TV stays the collection’ world subscription streaming service.
For viewers in the UK, Sky Sports activities continues because the championship’s unique broadcaster, displaying each session reside all through the 2026 season. F1 protection will also be streamed by way of Sky Go or NOW, with highlights obtainable free-to-air on Channel 4.
Motorsport.com will present reside protection and updates all through the Monaco GP weekend.
F1 Monaco GP Saturday schedule
Instances native to Monaco:
Saturday, June 6 — Free Observe 3 — 12:30pm CESTSaturday, June 6 — Grand Prix Qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
For UK viewers:Saturday, June 6 — Free Observe 3 — 11:30am BSTSaturday, June 6 — Grand Prix Qualifying — 3:00pm BST
For US Japanese Time viewers:Saturday, June 6 — Free Observe 3 — 6:30am ETSaturday, June 6 — Grand Prix Qualifying — 10:00am ET
Oscar Piastri, McLaren
Photograph by: Andy Hone/ LAT Pictures by way of Getty Pictures
F1 Monaco GP full weekend schedule
All instances native to Monaco:
Friday, June 5 — Free Observe 1 — 1:30pm CEST
Friday, June 5 — Free Observe 2 — 5:00pm CEST
Saturday, June 6 — Free Observe 3 — 12:30pm CEST
Saturday, June 6 — Grand Prix Qualifying — 4:00pm CEST
Sunday, June 7 — 2026 Monaco Grand Prix — 3:00pm CEST
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Monaco GP – QU
Franco Colapinto, Alpine
Photograph by: Alastair Staley / LAT Pictures by way of Getty Pictures
Monaco GP qualifying climate forecast
What’s the climate forecast for F1 Monaco GP Saturday apply and qualifying? Saturday is at the moment anticipated to be nice and principally dry in Monaco, which ought to give groups a steady day for FP3 and qualifying.
Present Saturday forecast:
Situations: Partly sunny and nice
Excessive: 74F / 23C
Low: 63F / 17C
Rain danger: Low primarily based on the present forecast
Most important affect: Monitor evolution and visitors are more likely to be greater elements than climate throughout qualifying
Sunday forecast:
Situations: Principally sunny and nice
Excessive: 74F / 23C
Low: 64F / 18C
Race affect: Dry climate is at the moment anticipated for the grand prix
Monaco monitor information
Circuit: Circuit de Monaco
Location: Monte Carlo, Monaco
Circuit size: 2.074 miles / 3.337 km
Turns: 19
First Monaco Grand Prix: 1929
First Method 1 world championship race: 1950
Race distance: 78 laps
Grand Prix distance: 161.734 miles / 260.286 km
2026 Method 1 driver and crew roster
Workforce
Driver
Driver
McLaren
Lando Norris
Oscar Piastri
Mercedes
George Russell
Kimi Antonelli
Purple Bull
Max Verstappen
Isack Hadjar
Ferrari
Lewis Hamilton
Charles Leclerc
Williams
Carlos Sainz
Alex Albon
Racing Bulls
Liam Lawson
Arvid Lindblad
Aston Martin
Fernando Alonso
Lance Stroll
Haas
Oliver Bearman
Esteban Ocon
Audi
Nico Hulkenberg
Gabriel Bortoleto
Alpine
Pierre Gasly
Franco Colapinto
Cadillac
Valtteri Bottas
Sergio Perez
Pictures from Monaco GP – Friday
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