Monaco Grand Prix 2024

How Esteban Ocon avoided a suspension for the F1 Canadian Grand Prix despite Alpine boss Famin’s wishes

Rachel Stephens3 weeks ago3 weeks ago05 mins

Co-Author: Syrine Ferchichi For the Alpine F1 Team, this year’s Monaco GP was eventful, but for all the wrong reasons. With internal conflict between the team’s drivers, the clash between Pierre Gasly and Esteban Ocon not only ruined their race and points scoring capability, but sparked intense public and private reactions from team boss Bruno…

“They will be back soon and be strong” — Vasseur on Red Bull’s recent F1 struggles

Syrine Ferchichi3 weeks ago3 weeks ago06 mins

Since the start of the 2024 season, Ferrari has been closely contesting at the top. With a win at the Australian Grand Prix and the upgrades they introduced at Imola helping them to victory at Monaco, it has shifted the expectation that 2024 would be a straightforward championship run for Red Bull and Max Verstappen….

“Let’s see over the next few circuits how things how things pan out” — Horner staying calm in F1 title battle following disappointing Monaco GP

Rachel Stephens4 weeks ago06 mins

Despite the team’s dominance within the past few Formula 1 seasons, Red Bull Racing has faced some surprising problems thus far in 2024, particularly when it comes to handling the bumps and kerbs on certain circuits. Despite the team continuing to lead in both the drivers’ and constructors’ championships, the most recent grand prix’s have…

Hamilton “so happy” about Mercedes F1’s “positive” Monaco GP front wing update on Russell’s car as they try to close the gap

Lucrezia Costa4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Monaco is definitely among the most illustrious Formula 1 races on the calendar due to its prestigious history as a Triple Crown race, as well as its past winners and the luxurious surrounding atmosphere. However, as a racing event it lacks a bit of on track action on Sunday, with the number of overtakes completed…

Russell thought “a podium, potentially even victory” was on before red flag was thrown at F1 Monaco GP

Anumitha Murugapandian4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Starting 5th on the streets of Monte Carlo, Russell was the leading driver to start on hard tyres as the Ferraris and McLarens started on the medium compound. Behind him in 6th and 7th, Verstappen and Hamilton also started on the hards. On lap one when Sainz had a puncture from contact with Piastri, Russell…

Alonso says F1 Monaco GP “becomes nothing” without making any pit stops

Öykü Ceylan4 weeks ago4 weeks ago05 mins

Following a notably uneventful Monaco Grand Prix except for its opening lap, Fernando Alonso has called for a reevaluation of Formula 1’s red flag tyre rules. The race, which saw minimal changes in positions and was described as “boring” by several drivers, has sparked debate over whether current regulations stifle the sport’s excitement. Alonso highlighted…

Wolff admits poor communication dashed Hamilton’s undercut hopes in F1 Monaco Grand Prix

Ryan McGahey4 weeks ago04 mins

Mercedes’ team principal Toto Wolff admits discussions on the pit wall led to Hamilton receiving “confusing” messages during the pit stop phase. With the Monaco Grand Prix proving to be a somewhat processional affair following a first lap red flag, allowing all running drivers to change tyres and fulfil the two compound regulation, it was…

“It is frustrating and unfair” — Norris on Sainz getting his P3 grid spot back for F1 Monaco GP restart

Karishma Persad4 weeks ago4 weeks ago09 mins

After a race significantly influenced by an early red flag and tyre management strategies, Lando Norris ended the Monaco Grand Prix in fourth place, adding another twelve points to his tally in the Drivers’ Championship. Norris was asked about the role that strategy had played in the outcome of his race, with particular reference being…

Stella: Ferrari “did a good job of always keeping Lando in the pit window of one of the Mercedes” during F1 Monaco GP

Rachel Stephens1 month ago07 mins

On the streets of Monte Carlo, McLaren displayed another impressive team performance, with Oscar Piastri landing in P2, and Lando Norris narrowly missing the podium in P4, just over a second behind the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz. With Charles Leclerc securing pole position for the race, Piastri was hot on his heels in P2, just…

“That was terrible, so boring” — Verstappen hopes for track changes following dour F1 Monaco GP

Syrine Ferchichi1 month ago05 mins

The monotonous nature of the races in Monaco and the early red flag that was caused by a collision between Checo Perez, Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen led to most drivers having to settle for their starting positions, including everyone in the top 10. Max Verstappen settled for sixth position after a challenging weekend for…