Formula 1 heads to Monaco for the most famous race on its the calendar as the title race begins to heat up.
Kimi Antonelli made it four wins in a row after a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix where his Mercedes team-mate George Russell retired due to a power unit issue which brought an early end to their epic battle.
Russell now trails Antonelli by 43 points in the Drivers’ Championship but the Mercedes pair are not expected to have it all their own way next weekend.
The lack of straights and tight confines of the Monte Carlo street circuit will suit Ferrari, so Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton have a big chance of ending Mercedes’ winning run in 2026.
Leclerc won his home event in 2024 whereas Hamilton has not won the Monaco Grand Prix since 2019 but don’t be surprised to see one of them triumph this year.
McLaren will be looking to bounce back from a miserable Canada where they failed to score points in the Grand Prix after strategic errors, driver mistakes and unreliability.
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Highlights of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix
Lando Norris dominated last year’s Monaco Grand Prix and McLaren’s car should also be competitive in Monaco, while Red Bull are unlikely to contend for the podium as their car’s strengths come on the straights.
After two Sprint weekends, Monaco see a return to the conventional format of three practice sessions before the all-important Qualifying on Saturday at 3pm, with the Grand Prix itself on Sunday from 2pm.
Monaco GP track – Circuit de Monaco
Monaco is one of four current Formula 1 events that were on the original 1950 calendar and is a staple on the calendar.
It is the shortest track in terms of layout at just 2.074 miles and overtaking is very difficult due to the close proximity of the barriers. However, the slightly narrower 2026 cars should create better racing than we have seen in recent years in Monaco.
Famous sections such as Sainte Devote, Casino Square, the hairpin, the tunnel, Tabac corner, the swimming pool chicane and the Rascasse are just some of the iconic features of the tight, twisty circuit.
Monaco GP weather forecast in Monte Carlo
The long weather forecast suggests it will be a dry and hot weekend in Monaco with temperatures at around 28 degrees across the three days of action.
No rain is currently on the forecast for Qualifying on the Saturday or the Monaco Grand Prix on the Sunday.
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Watch the best of Martin Brundle’s Gridwalk fro last year’s Monaco Grand Prix
Monaco GP 2026 dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1’s live schedule
Thursday June 4
12.20pm: F3 Practice
1.55pm: F2 Practice
2.55pm: Drivers’ Press Conference
4pm: Paddock Uncut
Friday June 5
10am: F3 Qualifying
12pm: Monaco GP Practice One (session starts at 12.30pm)
2.05pm: F2 Qualifying
3pm: Team Bosses’ Press Conference
3.30pm: Monaco GP Practice Two (session starts at 4pm)
5.15pm: The F1 Show
Saturday June 6
9.40am: F3 Sprint
11.15am: Monaco GP Practice Three (session starts at 11.30am)
1.10pm: F2 Sprint
2.15pm: Monaco GP Qualifying build-up
3pm: MONACO GP QUALIFYING*
5pm: Ted’s Qualifying Notebook
Sunday June 7
6.50am: F3 Feature Race
8.30am: F2 Feature Race
10.50am: Porsche Supercup
12.30pm: Monaco GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday*
2pm: THE MONACO GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Monaco GP reaction: Chequered Flag*
5pm: Ted’s Notebook*
*Also on Sky Sports Main Event
How to watch or stream the Monaco Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland
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TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from the first practice session on Friday morning to the Monaco Grand Prix itself on Sunday, June 7 at 2pm
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Stream: Non Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass
Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog
FREE Highlights: Watch F1 highlights shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app
How to watch the Monaco GP with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the ‘Watch’ section at 12.30pm for build-up, ahead of lights out at 2pm on race day
- Tap on the Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you’ll only need to do this once)
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Next up is the start of Formula 1’s European summer swing, with the Monaco Grand Prix the first of six races in eight weeks. Watch live on Sky Sports F1 from June 5-7. Stream Sky Sports with NOW – no contract, cancel anytime
