Valtteri Bottas says he had expected Alfa Romeo would be stronger at Monaco than they proved in qualifying after he was eliminated in Q2.
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Leclerc heads all-Ferrari front row in Monaco after Perez-Sainz crash blocks track
2022 Monaco Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCharles Leclerc has taken pole position for his home grand prix for the second year in succession, ahead of team mate Carlos Sainz Jnr.
Ferrari fined €25,000 after “grossly incorrect” radio messages led to near-miss
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onThe Monaco Grand Prix stewards have fined Ferrari €25,000 and handed Carlos Sainz Jnr a reprimand after an “unacceptable” impeding incident in practice.
Perez narrowly beats Leclerc in final practice at Monaco
2022 Monaco Grand Prix third practice
Posted onSergio Perez ended Charles Leclerc’s run on top of the practice times in Monaco ahead of today’s crucial qualifying session.
‘No better team player than Perez’ says Horner
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onRed Bull team principal Christian Horner says there is ‘no better team player in the pit lane’ than Sergio Perez as the team consider extending his contract.
Russell thought first win by Monaco was likely before season began
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Russell thought first win by Monaco was likely before season began • IndyCar to introduce renewable bio-ethanol based fuel in 2023 • No need for new IndyCar right now – Penske
Why Leclerc says he cannot afford to play it safe in pursuit of another Monaco pole
2022 Monaco Grand Prix Friday practice analysis
Posted onCharles Leclerc was quickest in both practice sessions on Friday, but knows he cannot afford to leave any margin on Saturday.
Tsunoda one reprimand away from 10-place penalty after impeding Magnussen
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onAlphaTauri driver Yuki Tsunoda will receive an automatic 10-place grid penalty if he collects another reprimand this year after receiving his fourth of the 2022 season in Monaco.
Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two as Ricciardo crashes in second practice
2022 Monaco Grand Prix second practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc enjoyed the perfect start to his Monaco Grand Prix weekend by setting the fastest time in both practice sessions.
O’Ward signs McLaren SP contract extension until end of 2025
IndyCar
Posted onPatricio O’Ward has signed a contract extension with McLaren SP that will keep him at the IndyCar team until the end of the 2025 season.
Stiff set-up made Hamilton’s Mercedes “undriveable” in practice – Wolff
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onToto Wolff says a stiff suspension set-up used on the Mercedes W13 during first practice was responsible for the severe vibrations Lewis Hamilton complained about.
Perez: Red Bull agreed they could have done a “better job” with Spanish GP team orders
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onSergio Perez insists Red Bull are not restricting his ability to race Max Verstappen despite their use of team orders in the Spanish Grand Prix.
Leclerc, Perez and Sainz covered by less than a tenth as Monaco practice begins
2022 Monaco Grand Prix first practice
Posted onCharles Leclerc set the fastest time during first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, with Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz Jnr in close company.
F1 must not leave tough, challenging Monaco track, says Leclerc
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onCharles Leclerc says he believes the Monaco Grand Prix has a place on the F1 calendar in the modern era, amid questions over the race’s future.
Monaco will feel “smaller” in 2022 F1 cars – Magnussen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Magnussen expects Monaco will feel “smaller” this year • Ferrari should be “very competitive” in wet • Schumacher agrees with Alonso penalty
Slight risk of rain awaits for overcast Monaco GP weekend
2022 Monaco Grand Prix weather
Posted onThere is a slight chance that this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix will be the second rain-affected race of the 2022 season.
Are Mercedes back in the fight? Five talking points for the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix
2022 Monaco Grand Prix
Posted onAre Mercedes now contenders for victory? Will the stewards make good on their threat to clamp down on slow out-laps? Here are the talking points for Monaco.
2022 Spanish Grand Prix driver ratings
2022 Spanish Grand Prix
Posted onA sweltering race in Spain saw some rise and some wilt under the heat. Here are the RaceFans driver ratings for the Spanish Grand Prix.
Leclerc loses turbo and MGU-H after Barcelona retirement, Ferrari confirm
2022 Formula 1 season
Posted onCharles Leclerc has lost the use of a turbocharger and an MGU-H unit for the rest of the 2022 season following his retirement from the Spanish Grand Prix.
Leclerc’s car trouble and two assists from Perez put Verstappen back on top
2022 Spanish Grand Prix review
Posted onMax Verstappen retook the championship lead in Spain despite an early off, and with some help from his team mate, after Charles Leclerc hit trouble.