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Five things to look out for at the F1 Monaco GP

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-03 11:30
Formula 1 starts the European leg of its 2026 campaign with this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix, which marks round six of the season.
It is the first of 10 consecutive grands prix on the continent, with this middle part of the year being key in shaping the season - with titles sometimes won or lost in Europe. 
So, here are five things to look out for across the Monte Carlo weekend.
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Aston Martin unveils special colour-shifting Monaco GP livery

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-03 10:46
The Monaco Grand Prix weekend has always been the most glamorous event on the Formula 1 calendar. It is no coincidence that teams often choose the streets of the principality to showcase special liveries, and this year Aston Martin will roll out a bespoke look for the event.
In recent days, McLaren unveiled the livery it will use to celebrate its 1000th Formula 1 Grand Prix. This morning, Aston ...Keep reading

Aston Martin reveal special livery for the Monaco GP

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-03 10:25
Aston Martin will showcase a unique change to their livery for the Monaco Grand Prix.

What tyres will the teams and drivers have for Monaco?

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-03 10:25
As F1 prepares to head to Europe for the first time in 2026, which tyres have Pirelli chosen for the Monaco Grand Prix?

How to stream the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix on F1 TV Premium

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-03 10:25
Here is all the information you need to follow the Monaco Grand Prix weekend live on F1 TV.

5 drivers most likely to win the Monaco Grand Prix

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-03 10:25
We look at the betting markets to see who bookmakers are backing to win in Monte Carlo.

QUIZ: 10 questions about magic moments at Monaco

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-03 10:25
It’s time to test your knowledge of some of the iconic moments from Monaco, ahead of one of F1’s most historic races.

Leclerc agrees new multi-year deal with Ferrari

Formula 1 - Wed, 2026-06-03 10:25
Charles Leclerc's new deal will see him race with Ferrari "for the coming seasons."

Le Mans' BoP secrecy: 'We spend far too much time talking about it'

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-03 10:00
At the 24 Hours of Le Mans and in the WEC, Hypercar is synonymous with Balance of Performance. The system is at the very core of the category that succeeded LMP1 and helped convince numerous manufacturers to commit, whether through the LMH or LMDh technical platforms. However, the topic of BoP has grown considerably in recent years, prompting regulators to try to reduce the amount of attention it ...Keep reading

Hyundai drivers relieved asphalt WRC season is over after “no comparison with Toyota”

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-03 09:22
Hyundai World Rally Championship drivers are relieved a series of asphalt rallies are over after a Rally Japan where they were again outclassed by rivals Toyota.
Toyota was the overwhelming favourite to dominate the final asphalt rally of the season having taken a step forward with its GR Yaris, while Hyundai struggled to find answers to widen the operating window of its i20 N, and in some ...Keep reading

Charles Leclerc reiterates Ferrari F1 title desire as he extends contract

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-03 08:51
Charles Leclerc has agreed a contract extension to stay at Ferrari, taking himself off Formula 1's market for the foreseeable future.
No contract length was specified, although the statement that "[Leclerc] continue to wear the team’s colours for the coming seasons" suggests that the two have agreed another multi-year deal.
The deal was announced ahead of his home grand prix in Monaco ...Keep reading

Leclerc agrees to new long-term deal with Ferrari

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-06-03 08:17
Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc agrees a new long-term deal ahead of this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix.

Will 2026's 'yo-yo racing' mean overtaking in Monaco?

Formula 1 at the BBC - Wed, 2026-06-03 06:48
Andrew Benson assesses whether the 2026 rules will change the character of the race where overtaking is most difficult.

Why NASCAR isn't penalizing Austin Dillon for Brad Keselowski incident

Motorsport - Wed, 2026-06-03 04:36
On the official NASCAR Hauler Talk Podcast, Senior Director of Racing Communications Amanda Ellis detailed the decision from the Sanctioning Body to not penalize Austin Dillon for what Brad Keselowski and spotter TJ Majors felt was intentional retaliation on Sunday at Nashville Superspeedway.
The entire ordeal began on Lap 145 when Dillon was spun off a chain reaction of events. There was a ...Keep reading

Cleetus McFarland wavered briefly but still aims to race Daytona 500

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-02 21:59
Garrett Mitchell (dba Cleetus McFarland) began this journey into high level Stock Car racing in the pursuit of an appearance in the Daytona 500, briefly wavered, and is now once again chasing that goal.
He detailed that process during a Monday appearance on the Door Bumper Clear podcast.
“When I set out with this with Greg Biffle, I called him up, and I said, ‘Biff, I want to run the ...Keep reading

Monaco Grand Prix betting guide and latest odds

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-02 21:48
Our experts bring you all the important betting information you need before making your Monte Carlo predictions.

Nico Rosberg exposes Michael Schumacher's mind games during Mercedes F1 partnership

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-02 21:46
Nico Rosberg has lifted the lid on his time as seven-time Formula 1 champion Michael Schumacher's team-mate, revealing some of the ways the former Ferrari driver would get a psychological edge over his rivals.
When Mercedes returned to F1 as a works squad in 2010, a young Rosberg found himself paired with the championship's most successful driver at the time.
Speaking on the High Performance ...Keep reading

Denny Hamlin wants a shorter Nashville Cup race

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-02 19:17
“Another thing if I’m the CEO of NASCAR, when you look at the length of the races, the math doesn’t math to me. … While you’re running the same laps, the mileage is the same, the Whatever 400, but if you’re running a slower pace, it takes you longer to get to that 400 miles.”
For that reason, Denny Hamlin said on his Actions Detrimental podcast that he would have preferred the ...Keep reading

Winners and losers from IndyCar's Detroit GP

Motorsport - Tue, 2026-06-02 19:09
The Chevrolet Detroit Grand Prix lived up to its moniker with chaos, carnage and short tempers, with Alex Palou calmly navigating the 1.645-mile, nine-turn downtown street circuit to his fourth win of the IndyCar season.
After starting on pole in the #10 Chip Ganassi Racing Honda, Palou was in control throughout and led 71 of 100 laps. He also showed poise and remained unflappable during the ...Keep reading

2027 rule tweaks agreed during latest F1 Commission meeting

Formula 1 - Tue, 2026-06-02 18:48
F1 President and CEO Stefano Domenicali and FIA Single-Seater Director Nikolas Tombazis chaired a meeting of the Formula 1 Commission in London on Tuesday, in which various topics were discussed.

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