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<p>With a strategic win at the Monaco Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc won his first home race. Leclerc held off Oscar Piastri to secure the top spot, while Carlos Sainz completed a 1-3 finish for Ferrari despite recovering from a Lap 1 puncture before the red flag. Lando Norris finished fourth, ahead of George Russell, while Max Verstappen ended where he started. Leclerc masterfully controlled the pace to avoid a pitstop advantage for McLaren, and he was able to withstand Piastri's push throughout the entire 76-lap race that followed the early red light. Yuki Tsunoda continued his strong performance with an eighth-place RB finish, while Alex Albon scored his first points of the season for Williams in ninth place, and Pierre Gasly did the same for Alpine in tenth. Sergio Perez had a crash on the opening lap, which brought out the red flag and eliminated Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen of Haas. Thankfully, the incident that stopped the race for forty minutes did not result in any driver injuries.</p>

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<h2>F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Race Result</h2>

<p>Fernando Alonso managed a partial recovery after a challenging Saturday, finishing P11 for Aston Martin. He was followed by Daniel Ricciardo in P12 for Red Bull and Valtteri Bottas in P13 as the lead Kick Sauber driver.</p>

<p>Lance Stroll faced disappointment, finishing P14 for Aston Martin after a puncture following a pit stop in the race's second half. Williams’ Logan Sargeant came in P15, while Zhou Guanyu was the last classified driver, finishing P16 for Kick Sauber.</p>

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="430">
	<tbody>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20" width="59"><strong>Pos</strong></td>
			<td width="178"><strong>Driver</strong></td>
			<td width="129"><strong>Team</strong></td>
			<td width="64"><strong>Time</strong></td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">1</td>
			<td>Charles Leclerc</td>
			<td>Ferrari</td>
			<td>78 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">2</td>
			<td>Oscar Piastri</td>
			<td>McLaren</td>
			<td>+7.152s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">3</td>
			<td>Carlos Sainz</td>
			<td>Ferrari</td>
			<td>+7.585s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">4</td>
			<td>Lando Norris</td>
			<td>McLaren&nbsp;</td>
			<td>+8.650s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">5</td>
			<td>George Russell</td>
			<td>Mercedes</td>
			<td>+13.309s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">6</td>
			<td>Max Verstappen</td>
			<td>Red Bull</td>
			<td>+13.853s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">7</td>
			<td>Lewis Hamilton</td>
			<td>Mercedes</td>
			<td>+14.908s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">8</td>
			<td>Yuki Tsunoda</td>
			<td>VCARB</td>
			<td>+1 Lap</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">9</td>
			<td>Alex Albon</td>
			<td>Williams</td>
			<td>+1 Lap</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">10</td>
			<td>Pierre Gasly</td>
			<td>Alpine&nbsp;</td>
			<td>+1 Lap</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">11</td>
			<td>Fernando Alonso</td>
			<td>Aston Martin</td>
			<td>+2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">12</td>
			<td>Daniel Ricciardo</td>
			<td>VCARB</td>
			<td>+2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">13</td>
			<td>Valtteri Bottas</td>
			<td>Sauber</td>
			<td>+2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">14</td>
			<td>Lance Stroll</td>
			<td>Aston Martin</td>
			<td>+2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">15</td>
			<td>Logan Sargeant</td>
			<td>Williams</td>
			<td>+2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">16</td>
			<td>Zhou Guanyu</td>
			<td>Sauber</td>
			<td>+2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">17</td>
			<td>Kevin Magnussen</td>
			<td>Haas</td>
			<td>DNF</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">18</td>
			<td>Sergio Perez</td>
			<td>Red Bull</td>
			<td>DNF</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">19</td>
			<td>Nico Hulkenberg</td>
			<td>Haas</td>
			<td>DNF</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">20</td>
			<td>Esteban Ocon</td>
			<td>Alpine</td>
			<td>DNF</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

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<p>Esteban Ocon retired after a collision with Pierre Gasly, which also earned him a five-place grid penalty for the next race in Canada. The first-lap crash also claimed Sergio Perez, Kevin Magnussen, and Nico Hulkenberg as retirees, making for a dramatic start to the event.</p>


F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Ferrari's Leclerc Wins Home Race, Edges Piastri After First-Lap Crash Causes Red Flag

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc claimed a stunning victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, winning his home race after a dramatic first-lap crash took out Sergio Perez and two other cars.

<p>The Monaco Grand Prix is this weekend, and <a href="https://www.autox.com/formula-one-sports/">Formula One</a> racing will be back on the streets of Monte Carlo. Though the defending champion Max Verstappen is heavy favourite, the surprising form of McLaren with Lando Norris suggests that this race may be closer than expected. Local driver Charles Leclerc is determined to race his Ferrari to the front of the pack as both Ferrari and McLaren are thought to be strong challengers. The legendary Monaco street track is well-known for its challenging overtaking conditions, thus a solid qualifying result is important. Whether Norris can keep putting pressure on Verstappen as the season progresses across Europe is going to be decided in Saturday's session.</p>

<h2>F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2024: Official Monte Carlo Race Schedule&nbsp;</h2>

<h3>Friday, May 24</h3>

<p>Monaco GP FP1 - 05:00 pm - 06:00 pm</p>

<p>Monaco GP FP2 - 08:30 pm - 09:30 pm</p>

<h3>Saturday, May 25</h3>

<p>Monaco GP FP3 - 04:00 pm - 05:00 pm</p>

<p>Qualifying - 07:30 pm - 08:30 pm</p>

<h3>Sunday, May 26</h3>

<p>Monaco GP Race - 06:30 pm</p>

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<h2>F1 Imola Prix 2023: Where to Watch in India</h2>

<p>For Indian Formula One fans, FanCode and F1TV Pro have become the premier platforms to catch all the action. FanCode offers flexible packages to suit different preferences. For just Rs 49, fans can purchase a weekend pass for a specific race, which includes access to all sessions. Alternatively, the Rs 599 season bundle is perfect for those who want to follow every moment of the entire season.&nbsp;</p>

<p><img alt="F1 Mercedes W15" src="/uploads/2024/04/F1-Chinese-GP-Mercedes-W15.jpg" style="width: 1280px; height: 720px;" /></p>

<p>In contrast, an F1TV subscription in India costs around Rs 2,500 per month, making it more expensive than FanCode. However, the premium plan comes with attractive extras. Subscribers get live timing data, exclusive pre and post-race analysis, driver onboard camera feeds, and a wealth of archived content, providing a comprehensive Formula One experience.</p>

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<h2>F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2023: About the Track</h2>

<p>The Monaco Grand Prix, often dubbed the "Crown Jewel" of the Formula One season, is renowned for its rich history, glamour, iconic backdrop, and tight bends. However, its status is now being questioned as Formula One's popularity surges. Critics argue that the layout, which discourages overtaking, might diminish Monaco's allure.</p>

<p>Some suggest modifying the circuit to allow more passing opportunities. Monaco is one of the few F1 tracks with only a single DRS zone. Introduced in 2011 to facilitate overtaking, the limited DRS zone in Monaco significantly restricts passing opportunities, prompting calls for change.</p>


F1 Monaco Grand Prix: Here’s When, Where and How to Watch 2024 Race in India

Here's all you need to know about the upcoming 2024 F1 Monaco Grand Prix, set to unfold over 78 laps of the iconic 3.337-kilometre Circuit de Monaco on Sunday, May 26th.

<p>Even though the rain made things exciting, the top three drivers on the starting grid finished in the same order as they did when the race began, and Max Verstappen took home the victory in the Monaco Grand Prix. By switching to intermediate tyres one lap after pitting for slicks, Fernando Alonso was able to maintain second place ahead of his former teammate Esteban Ocon. Since Verstappen was on medium tyres and Alonso was on hards, the former had a stronger start and was able to cover Alpine driver Esteban Ocon. For the fourth spot, ahead of Charles Leclerc, Carlos Sainz held off Lewis Hamilton. Half of the Grand Prix was quite unremarkable, even by Monaco's standards. However, the impending and subsequent rain added excitement to the Grand Prix. Despite severe graining, Verstappen was able to use the medium tyres for almost 50 laps after starting on them.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>F1 Monaco GP: Race Result</h2>

<p><img alt="Formula 11" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/Formula-11.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Lewis Hamilton and George Russell finished fourth and fifth for Mercedes' updated W14s, with the latter's five-second time penalty for slamming into Sergio Perez when he re-joined the track following an off-track excursion in the slippery conditions having no bearing on his placing.</p>

<p>Following the other Alpine of Pierre Gasly and teammate Carlos Sainz, home favourite Charles Leclerc finished sixth after receiving a three-place grid penalty for obstructing Lando Norris in qualifying.</p>

<table border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" width="346">
	<tbody>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20" width="64">POS&nbsp;</td>
			<td width="118">DRIVER&nbsp;</td>
			<td width="100">TEAM&nbsp;</td>
			<td width="64">TIME</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">1</td>
			<td>Max Verstappen</td>
			<td>Red Bull</td>
			<td>78 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">2</td>
			<td>Fernando Alonso</td>
			<td>Aston Martin&nbsp;</td>
			<td>+ 27.921s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">3</td>
			<td>Esteban Ocon</td>
			<td>Alpine</td>
			<td>+ 36.990s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">4</td>
			<td>Lewis Hamilton</td>
			<td>Mercedes</td>
			<td>+ 39.062s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">5</td>
			<td>George Russell</td>
			<td>Mercedes</td>
			<td>+ 56.284s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">6</td>
			<td>Charles Leclerc</td>
			<td>Ferrari</td>
			<td>+ 61.890s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">7</td>
			<td>Pierre Gasly</td>
			<td>Alpine</td>
			<td>+ 62.362s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">8</td>
			<td>Carlos Sainz</td>
			<td>Ferrari</td>
			<td>+ 63.391s</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">9</td>
			<td>Lando Norris</td>
			<td>McLaren</td>
			<td>+ 1 Lap</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">10</td>
			<td>Oscar Piastri</td>
			<td>McLaren</td>
			<td>+ 1 Lap</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">11</td>
			<td>Valtteri Bottas</td>
			<td>Alfa Romeo</td>
			<td>+ 1 Lap</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">12</td>
			<td>Nyck de Vries&nbsp;</td>
			<td>AlphaTauri</td>
			<td>+ 1 Lap</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">13</td>
			<td>Zhou Guanyu</td>
			<td>Alfa Romeo</td>
			<td>+ 1 Lap</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">14</td>
			<td>Alex Albon</td>
			<td>Williams</td>
			<td>+ 1 Lap</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">15</td>
			<td>Yuki Tsunoda</td>
			<td>AlphaTauri</td>
			<td>+ 2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">16</td>
			<td>Sergio Perez</td>
			<td>Red Bull</td>
			<td>+ 2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">17</td>
			<td>Nico Hulkenberg</td>
			<td>Haas</td>
			<td>+ 2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">18</td>
			<td>Logan Sargeant</td>
			<td>Williams</td>
			<td>+ 2 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">19</td>
			<td>Kevin Magnussen</td>
			<td>Haas</td>
			<td>+ 8 Laps</td>
		</tr>
		<tr height="20">
			<td height="20">20</td>
			<td>Lance Stroll</td>
			<td>Aston Martin&nbsp;</td>
			<td>DNF</td>
		</tr>
	</tbody>
</table>

<p>&nbsp;</p>

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<h2><meta charset="utf-8" />F1 Monaco GP: DRIVER OF THE DAY</h2>

<p><img alt="Esteban Ocon" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/Esteban-Ocon.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>After holding off Mercedes and Ferraris in the Monaco Grand Prix, Esteban Ocon earned the first podium of the Formula 1 2023 season for both himself and Alpine. Lewis Hamilton attacked Ocon during the rain-delayed portion of the race because the Mercedes pair had undercut the Ferraris, but the Frenchman resisted and managed to maintain a podium finish. He was named driver of the day for his performance.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Following Charles Leclerc's post-qualifying penalty, Ocon started in third position and maintained it by outpacing teammate Pierre Gasly, two Ferraris, and two Mercedes. Early on, he avoided contact with Carlos Sainz, and once the Ferrari danger subsided, he fended off a late challenge from Lewis Hamilton to maintain the final podium spot.</p>

<p>Ocon said in a post-race talk that the Alpine team pitted him on the "perfect lap" that allowed him to maintain third position in challenging circumstances.</p>


F1 Monaco GP: Max Verstappen Wins Exciting Wet-Dry Monaco Race, Extends Championship Lead

In the final laps of the Monaco Grand Prix, Max Verstappen overcame a rain shower and the ensuing pandemonium to lead home Aston Martin rival Fernando Alonso and the Alpine of Esteban Ocon, maintaining Red Bull's winning streak for 2023.

<p>This weekend marks the return of Formula 1 with the season's most glamorous and watched event. On May 26-28, 2023, the Circuit de Monaco will host the Monaco Grand Prix. The very low speeds of the Circuit de Monaco make it stand apart from the rest of the Formula One schedule. The minimum distance for a race is 305km, but since the average speed in Monaco is so slow, the race is only 260km&nbsp;long (77 circuits). Each team will create a car that they anticipate will do well at the majority of the season's 23 circuits, but no other circuit compares to Monaco. The difficult Monte Carlo circuit provides an excellent chance for drivers of other teams to challenge Red Bull's supremacy. Will Fernando Alonso finally grab the opportunity to win for the 33rd time, a full decade after his previous victory? Because it is now Red Bull's main rival, this showdown has all the makings of a dramatic showdown. The Formula One season's crown jewel, Monaco, is waiting to put the drivers' skills to the test on its world-famous circuits.</p>

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<h2>F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2023: Official Schedule</h2>

<p><img alt="Monaco GP" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/Monaco-GP.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p><strong>Friday, May 26</strong></p>

<p>Monaco GP FP1 - 5:30 pm</p>

<p>Monaco GP FP2 - 8:30 pm</p>

<p><strong>Saturday, May 27</strong></p>

<p>Monaco GP FP3 - 4:00 pm</p>

<p>Monaco GP Qualify - 7:30 pm</p>

<p><strong>Sunday, May 28</strong></p>

<p>Monaco GP Race - 6:30 pm</p>

<h2>F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2023: Where to Watch in India</h2>

<p>The Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix will be live-streamed on many foreign networks. Users in countries where F1TV Pro is available will be able to watch the race from a number of different camera views, including an on-board camera of their favourite driver, an analytical data screen, and a real-time course map.</p>

<p>SkySports subscribers have access to similar services. After F1 cancelled their TV streaming rights in a number of countries, it seems that online streaming is the sole option for countries such as the United Kingdom and India. The Formula 1 app makes it simple for fans to remain up to date on the action by delivering free real-time timing data.</p>

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<h2>F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2023: Recent History</h2>

<p>For many years, the Grand Prix of Monaco has been called the "Crown Jewel" of the Formula One season due to its rich history, trackside glitter and glamour, iconic backdrop, and some of the tightest bends on the F1 circuit.</p>

<p><img alt="Formula 1 Accident" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/Formula-1-Accident.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>However, Monaco's position as Formula One's apex has been called into question in recent times. The growing popularity of Formula One has raised concerns that the rest of the athletic world has finally outgrown Monaco. Could the "Crown Jewel" lose its allure because of the layout, which discourages overtaking and makes teams feel hemmed in by the configuration of the circuit?</p>

<p>Some have pondered the possibility of modifying the traditional arrangement to facilitate greater passing. Monaco is one of only a select few F1 tracks that have a single DRS zone. In 2011, Formula One introduced DRS zones to facilitate overtaking, however with just one such zone in Monaco, overtaking options are severely limited.</p>

<p>The Grand Prix of Monaco's contract with Formula One was set to expire at the conclusion of the 2022 season, but it was extended until the 2025 season, putting an end to fears that it might be dropped from the 2023 schedule. Reportedly dissatisfied with the lesser hosting fee paid by organisers as well as the direction of television coverage and the handling of trackside commercial agreements, Formula One is said to have secured "concessions" in the renewal.<br />
&nbsp;</p>


F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2023: When & Where to Watch in India

Since its inception in 1955, the "Jewel in the crown of F1" has been held every season until 2020. In the history of Formula One, Ayrton Senna holds the best record at the Circuit de Monaco. However, Red Bull has been victorious in most instances as of late.

<p>Mercedes has previously disclosed modifications prior to the Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna. A new bottom, sidepods, and front suspension were among them. Since the Italian GP couldn't go on as planned, the new components had to make their debut at the Monaco GP instead. This weekend, when the Formula One world gathers in Monaco, all eyes will be on the Mercedes garage as the Silver Arrows present their newly updated W14. An early picture leak showed that the upgraded model will not have Mercedes' notorious zero-pods, leading some to describe it as a "B-spec" car. The revised Mercedes vehicle has a sidepod that more closely resembles that of championship leaders Red Bull, as shown in a tweet by Formula One writer Albert Fabrega. Mercedes, the eight-time Constructors' Champion, is anticipated to turn a corner with the improvements, as the team abandons the idea that has caused them so much trouble since the year 2022.</p>

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<h2>Mercedes W14: New Sidepods</h2>

<p>As seen in the image, this is certainly a move away from the team's original idea, and while the images aren't overly clear, it looks as though the sidepod intake is remarkably larger than what we've seen so far this year. As Bryson commented, the car still retains some of its original design, with it potentially taking inspiration from Aston Martin's AMR23 design.&nbsp;</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="es">Primera imagen de los muevos pontones de Mercedes.<br />
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First image of the new Mercedes sidepods. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/f1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#f1</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MonacoGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MonacoGP</a> <a href="https://t.co/su38hzjeDN">pic.twitter.com/su38hzjeDN</a></p>
— Albert Fabrega (@AlbertFabrega) <a href="https://twitter.com/AlbertFabrega/status/1661422587795079169?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">May 24, 2023</a></blockquote>
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<p>As usual, it's important to note that upgrades do not mean a sudden increase in performance. The team will use Monaco to extract as much data from these upgrades as possible to create a setup that will work. But reports are estimating an improvement in performance by as much as 2-tenths a lap.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">The new sidepod is significantly wider than before and with a rounded inlet, but retains the aerodynamic fairing for the upper side impact structure (SIS) that was a persistent feature in the old zeropod design.<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MonacoGP?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#MonacoGP</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/F1?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#F1</a> <a href="https://t.co/wib8KC2av2">https://t.co/wib8KC2av2</a></p>
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<p>Despite developing the zero-pod design for over a year now, Lewis Hamilton finally spoke out about the direction they were taking, admitting that he didn't agree with it. This forced the team to make this big change, with Toto Wolff confirming that they would be starting from the bottom once again, but with a new concept that had a higher performance ceiling.</p>

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<h2>Monaco Grand Prix</h2>

<p>The streets of Monte Carlo will play host to Formula One's world this weekend for the Monaco Grand Prix. The Grand Prix of Monaco has long been considered the "Crown Jewel" of the Formula One season owing to its storied past, glitzy trackside atmosphere, breathtaking scenery, and challenging turns.</p>

<p>However, Monaco's status as Formula One's pinnacle has come under scrutiny in recent years. As Formula One continues to rise in prominence, some are wondering whether the rest of the sporting world has outgrown Monaco. The layout, which inhibits overtaking and makes teams feel boxed in by the design of the track, may lead the "Crown Jewel" to lose some of its charms.</p>

<p><img alt="Monaco GP 1 " height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/Monaco-GP-1-.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Some have considered the potential of changing the standard setup to allow for more passing. Only a few Formula One course have a single DRS zone, and Monaco is one of them. Formula One adopted DRS zones to help with overtaking in 2011, but with just one such zone in Monaco, overtaking opportunities are very restricted.</p>

<p>There had been some concern that the Grand Prix of Monaco would be deleted from the 2023 calendar, but that concern has been answered by the extension of the race's contract with Formula One through the end of the 2025 season. According to reports, Formula One gained "concessions" in the renewal due to dissatisfaction with the direction of television coverage and the management of track-side commercial deals, as well as the reduced hosting fee paid by organisers.</p>


F1: Mercedes New Sidepod Design for W14 Spotted Before Monaco Grand Prix

After the postponement of the Grand Prix in Emilia Romagna, the Brackley-based team suggested that the big modifications will be unveiled in Monte Carlo. The new Mercedes sports a sidepod that looks like the one on the championship-leading Red Bull.

<p>The FIA has instituted a tougher speed restriction for drivers to follow while travelling through double yellow flag zones during safety car and virtual safety car operations. The International Sporting Code formerly stipulated that drivers should respond to double yellows by drastically slowing down, refraining from overtaking and being ready to either alter course or halt. Double yellows cancel drivers' qualifying lap times as a safety measure. Running behind the safety car or virtual safety car, however, did not need any further braking when a double yellow flag area was present. Furthermore, given the nature of timing deltas at the time, it was not uncommon for drivers to exceed their typical speeds in order to make up for time lost previously in a sector.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2 data-pm-slice="1 1 []" data-private="redact" data-wt-guid="eb238baf-80d5-47b2-8527-d9d4d32e4fc6">Double yellow: How Will it Improve Safety?</h2>

<p><img alt="F1 Safety Car " height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/F1-Safety-Car-.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>In a double yellow flag zone, drivers will get both visible and aural warnings, so they shouldn't be taken off guard by the need to slow down even further. When a double yellow flag zone begins, all delta needs to revert back to zero.</p>

<p>The FIA insists on putting safety ahead of the performance, even if the new method may put some drivers at a disadvantage if they have to slow down for a double yellow that has gone by the time the cars behind them get through.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Now, whenever a safety car or virtual safety car is in effect, cars must adhere to a reduced speed restriction through a double yellow flag area. FIA technical director Tim Goss felt that setting a maximum speed would help drivers and make the environment safer for track employees.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>When will the new speed limit be introduced?</h2>

<p><img alt="Monaco Grand Prix" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/04/Monaco-Grand-Prix.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The new regulations, which will take effect at this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix, apply to following both physical and virtual safety cars. According to the FIA's statement, the decision came after the organisation analysed data, spoke with teams, and reviewed incident reports.</p>

<p>To make the system easier to grasp for drivers, the displays on the steering wheels will be upgraded to provide more detailed warnings when a section of the circuit is under double-waved yellows.&nbsp;</p>

<p>The streets of Monte Carlo will play host to Formula One's world this weekend for the Monaco Grand Prix. Monaco's status as Formula 1's pinnacle has recently come under scrutiny for being less action-packed than other races because of its narrow track. Because of this, there are fewer overtakes, resulting in a boring and monotonous race result.</p>


F1: Formula 1 Drivers Face Stricter Speed Limit for Double Yellows

Those behind the wheel will be alerted both audibly and visually to the impending need to slow down as they approach a double yellow flag zone. Beginning in a double yellow flag zone will result in a return to a delta requirement of zero.

<p>Mercedes recently announced that it would undertake a massive overhaul of its Brackley Formula 1 facility. There will be an investment of almost £70 million to implement the objectives. By the year 2025, the new campus should be fully operational. The new campus will include both recreational and commercial structures, as well as office space. Mercedes has thirty separate initiatives underway to upgrade the facility. The firm has invested £40 million so far, with another £30 million reserved for future stages. The team believes that the secret to sustained success in Formula One is an investment in its employees and in the workplace. Mercedes intends to make a large investment in its infrastructure and workforce, including the construction of new marketing buildings, recreational facilities, and dining establishments. The Brackley facility has been home to the Silver Arrows since the team's comeback to the grid in 2010, although the building has a far longer history.</p>

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<h2>F1: Mercedes is upgrading its Brackley facility</h2>

<p>Since 2017, Mercedes has completed 30 separate projects to revamp their factory's design and manufacturing facilities. Now, they're aiming towards an extended "Silicon Valley-style" parkland site, complete with cutting-edge office buildings, cafeterias, and fitness centres. The team's Net Zero goals serve as the inspiration for the designs, which call for the use of entirely renewable energy from both on- and off-site sources and include the installation of a solar array on top of a newly relocated parking lot that will turn the whole campus into a pedestrian zone.</p>

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<p dir="ltr" lang="en">Building the Team of the future.<br />
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We are proud to unveil the next stage of the £70 million redevelopment of our Brackley home to create a state-of-the-art, sustainable F1 campus of the future.</p>
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<p>The remodelled Mercedes headquarters will be more resource-conserving in other ways as well. The company's employees want to cut water usage per worker by half and recycle more than 60% of their workplace garbage. The company plans to spend £30 million in the next stage of development after purchasing the Brackley property entirely in 2022.</p>

<p>A new Health and Wellbeing Centre, a gateway Marketing Building at the site's entrance, and a brand-new parking structure, with some spaces shared with Brackley Town Football Club, are all part of the plans for the campus's expansion.</p>

<p>This will allow for an almost "car-free" atmosphere on campus and enhance matchday experiences for locals. Mercedes will install its own renewable energy infrastructure inside the parking structure, allowing for the charging of over 70 electric cars.</p>

<h2>F1: Mercedes W14 Monaco Grand Prix Upgrade</h2>

<p><img alt="Formula 1 Mercedes W14" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/Formula-1-Mercedes-W14.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Mercedes is getting ready to roll out a series of improvements for the W14 during the Monaco Grand Prix in order to fight with Red Bull, Aston Martin, and Ferrari. The upgrades were supposed to be finished in time for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but F1 was forced to postpone the event when terrible flooding ravaged the region.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>The challenging nature of Monaco's street circuit makes it an unsuitable location for beta testing cutting-edge innovations. The low speeds and tight curves of the street circuit make accurate measurements of aerodynamic performance challenging.</p>

<p>Despite the potential fallout from releasing the updated model in Monaco, Mercedes has opted to go on. This conclusion is the result of many factors. The crew is hoping that its changes to the sidepods, floor, and front suspension will provide significant performance improvements.</p>


F1: Mercedes Reveals Upgrade Plans for it's Brackley's Formula 1 Campus

Construction of new marketing buildings, leisure facilities, and eating outlets are just some of the ways Mercedes plans to spend around £70 million on its infrastructure and staff.

<p>McLaren will celebrate their 60th anniversary by running a special 'Triple Crown' papaya, white, and black livery in this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. McLaren has won the Triple Crown of motorsport, which consists of the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, the Indy 500 at Indianapolis, and the Le Mans 24 Hours. This special livery will also be featured on the MCL60 at the next race at Spain's Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya. The 'Triple Crown' of racing is awarded to the driver who triumphs in all three of these events, with the Monaco Grand Prix victory being redeemable for the Formula One world championship. Although this award is usually reserved for drivers, McLaren's achievements with Johnny Rutherford in 1974 Indy 500 and Alain Prost at Monaco in 1984 combine with the 1995 Le Mans victory of the F1 GTR McLaren to earn this recognition. In 2021, McLaren debuted a one-off livery in Monaco that brought back the historic blue and orange colours of then-partner Gulf Oil. Norris finished third in that race while driving for McLaren.&nbsp;</p>

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<h2>McLaren Special ‘Triple Crown' Livery</h2>

<p><img alt="McLaren MCL60 Special Triple Crown Livery Side" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/McLaren-MCL60-Special-Triple-Crown-Livery-Side.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>To honour Johnny Rutherford, who drove the team's first M16C/D to victory in 1974 Indy 500, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri have decided to decorate the back of their vehicle with a papaya. The "sharp ice white" in the middle is a nod to Alain Prost's 1984 victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, when he drove the MP4/2 in the iconic red and white livery that has come to represent McLaren in Formula One. The car's front end is black as an homage to the McLaren F1 GTR driven by JJ Lehto, Yannick Dalmas, and Masanori Sekiya that won the 1995 Le Mans 24 Hours.</p>

<p>Arrow McLaren, McLaren's Indycar team, will wear four unique special liveries on each of its cars in the 2023 Indy 500, coinciding with the day McLaren used this livery in the Monaco Grand Prix, a race they have won 15 times since 1984. When Friday's first practice session begins in Monte Carlo, the papaya, white and black livery will make its track debut.</p>

<p><img alt="McLaren MCL60 Special Triple Crown Livery Top" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/McLaren-MCL60-Special-Triple-Crown-Livery-Top.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>“Having achieved the greatest accomplishment in motorsport by completing the Triple Crown, we are proud to celebrate the rich history of McLaren Racing with a special livery at the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix,” said McLaren CEO Zak Brown.</p>

<p>“In line with our 60th-anniversary celebrations and honouring the legacy of Bruce McLaren, the unique livery pays homage to the three victories which form the Triple Crown accolade,” he added.</p>

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<h2>McLaren Special ‘Triple Crown' Livery: Drivers' Reaction</h2>

<p><img alt="McLaren MCL60 Special Triple Crown Livery Rear" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/McLaren-MCL60-Special-Triple-Crown-Livery-rear.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Maclaren driver Lando Norris said, “It’s a privilege to be involved in McLaren Racing’s 60th-anniversary celebrations, and to combine three iconic race-winning McLaren liveries into one for the 2023 Monaco Grand Prix is going to be a special moment for the whole team. McLaren has an impressive record in Monte Carlo and on a personal level to have experienced a podium at the 2021 race was a huge honour. We’ll be racing hard in a great-looking car to celebrate Bruce McLaren and the team’s amazing legacy.”</p>

<p>Oscar Piastri said, “The Triple Crown livery looks incredible, and I can’t imagine a better way to experience my first Monaco Grand Prix as a Formula 1 driver with McLaren Racing. Bruce McLaren was a winner in Monte Carlo in 1962 and the McLaren team has such rich history at the Monaco Grand Prix. I will feel incredibly proud lining up on the grid in the MCL60, carrying the same colours as the three Triple Crown-winning race cars.”<br />
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F1: McLaren Unveils One-Off Special 'Triple Crown' Livery for Monaco Grand Prix

The MCL60 will also be sporting this unique paint scheme at the Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya in Spain. Norris took third place in the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix while driving for McLaren with a special one-off livery that brought Gulf Oil's famous blue and orange colours back to Formula One.

<p>Due to the outstanding performance of Aston Martin in 2023, Fernando Alonso believes he will have a good chance of winning a race this season. The Spaniard has identified three critical Grands Prix where that triumph may come, including the forthcoming race in Monaco. He is now third in the drivers' championship standings. It has been little over a decade since two-time world champion Alonso last won a Grand Prix race, in the 2013 Spanish Grand Prix for Ferrari. However, with the success of Aston Martin so far this season, a return to the winner's circle is within reach. Alonso has finished third in four of the five races he has competed in during his debut season with the green team. This weekend's Monaco Grand Prix may be Alonso's first opportunity to challenge for a race win this season, thanks to the unique characteristics of the Monte Carlo street circuit that may minimise the strengths of the dominant Red Bull RB19 while simultaneously concealing the weaknesses of the Aston Martin AMR23.</p>

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<h2>Aston Martin’s 2023 Season</h2>

<p><img alt="F1 Aston Martin" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/05/F1-Aston-Martin.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>Many people believe that the 41-year-old will eventually win a race, and he has been one of the season's biggest storylines. In addition, Alonso has high confidence in his ability to deliver Aston Martin a Grand Prix win in 2023 and has identified the races where this is most likely to occur, with his sights set on the possibility at Monaco.</p>

<p>With Aston Martin's meteoric climb since they finished seventh in the constructors' championship in 2022, Alonso may feel comfortable about his move from Alpine. Currently, Aston Martin has 102 points and is in second place in the constructors' championship, 122 points behind the leader, Red Bull.</p>

<h2>Challenging Season for Mercedes</h2>

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<p>To better compete with Red Bull, Aston Martin, and Ferrari in the Monaco Grand Prix, Mercedes is preparing a slew of upgrades to introduce on the track. The planned changes were to be installed in time for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but the race was postponed by F1 when catastrophic floods hit the area. As a result, Mercedes will present the W14 with its upcoming upgrades in the Monaco Grand Prix.</p>

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<p>The difficulties of Monaco's street circuit make it a poor choice for beta-testing innovative technologies. The layout is very cramped and unforgiving, which might cause mishaps that harm the new components. Aerodynamic performance data is difficult to collect because of the uneven track surface and low-speed turns of the street circuit.</p>

<p>Mercedes has decided to go through with the updates despite the risks associated with debuting them in Monaco. Several important considerations led to this conclusion. The team has high hopes that the changes they made to the sidepods, the floor, and the front suspension would result in noticeable gains in speed. There are no major advantages to be gained by delaying its implementation.</p>


F1: Aston Martin's Fernando Alonso Targets This Grand Prix in 2023 Season to Win a Race

Many people believe that the 41-year-old will eventually win a race, and he has been one of the season's biggest storylines. With Aston Martin's meteoric climb since they finished seventh in the constructors' championship in 2022, Alonso may feel comfortable about his move from Alpine.

<p>The Monaco Grand Prix, scheduled for 26-28 May, is reportedly under threat from protestors. French news outlets have reported that the CGT Union would hold rallies and demonstrations at a number of upcoming sports events. This comes after demonstrators disrupted the start of the Formula E race this past weekend in Berlin by storming the track during the first lap. The 'Letzte Generation' group from Germany said they were protesting climate change by entering the course. France's energy union has pledged to take action for 100 days. The most prestigious event on the Formula One calendar, the Monaco Grand Prix, scheduled at the end of May, is also named as a potential victim of the powercut. Earlier this month, the organisers claimed two power network disruptions, one at the airport in Montpellier and another when Macron was visiting a college and the lights went out.</p>

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<h2>Monaco Grand Prix: Track Details</h2>

<p><img alt="Monaco Grand Prix" height="720" src="/uploads/2023/04/Monaco-Grand-Prix.jpg" width="1280" /></p>

<p>The streets of Monte Carlo and La Condamine, in the Principality of Monaco, make up the Circuit de Monaco, a street circuit that spans 3.337 km and loops around the city's bay. Because of its location inside the Monte Carlo district of Monaco, this area is popularly and officially referred to as "Monte Carlo."</p>

<p>The track hosts the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix, Formula E Monaco ePrix, and the Historic Grand Prix of Monaco annually over three weekends in April and May. Formula One's several feeder series (Formula 3000, GP2 Series, and now Formula 2 championship and Porsche Supercup) also compete at the track at the same time as Formula One. One of the three races that contribute to the Triple Crown of Motorsport is the Monaco Grand Prix.</p>

<h2>Monaco Grand Prix: Troubles</h2>

<p>The Grand Prix of Monaco is widely regarded as Formula One's most prestigious race. But in recent years, several concerns have been voiced concerning the Monte Carlo track.</p>

<p>The decrease in the intensity of the race is a major contributor. The latest F1 vehicles are so massive that it is almost difficult for drivers to make any overtakes, and head-to-head racing is also impossible. Many have commented on the 'boring' race that this causes. There was talk of cancelling the event in 2022, but a new deal was secured to keep it going until the conclusion of the 2025 season.</p>

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<p>Given the history of problems at the track and the increased danger posed by the allegedly deliberate power interruption, F1 officials may be tempted to consider abandoning the venue altogether. The sport's CEO, Stefano Domenicali, has recently said that historic circuits may be left off the schedule if they do not meet the sport's requirements.</p>

<p>As the sport has been keen on expanding into other racing territories, it may have to say goodbye to Monaco if the current impasse can't be addressed.<br />
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F1: Monaco GP Under Threat from French Protestors

F1’s most prestigious race, the Monaco Grand Prix, which is scheduled for May end, is under threat of a targeted power cut in the wake of the protests over the new French pension reform.

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