2026 Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo, June 05 - 07

[Danzo84]

I read that the speeding is due to the extra open space in the pit for the garage of cadillac making it easier to cut a corner

[Seerix]

Kudos to Ferrari for taking away the position from Leclerc and handing it to Hamilton. Probably significantly contributing to the late crash. Also well done for not being able to fix the brakes on his car for two weeks plus two GP weekends.
Well worth the trust from him, another four years of this Leclerc.

Lec himself said they do have a fix, but he decided not to take it in Monaco for some reason he wanted to take familiar brakes instead of fixed ones.

[renault rs26]

Why was Russell investigated for crossing the pit lane lie if it's not penalty? Why was Perez penalized for being out of position at the restart if Russell wasn't penalized for it at the start?

[FNTC]

Russel was on the line so they needed more camera angles to see if he was over, and decided he wasn't. Perez was way ahead of his grid box, so a slam dunk, I haven't seen pics of Russel's first start but must have been just on the right side, since they investigated and didn't penalize.

[FittingMechanics]

Why was Russell investigated for crossing the pit lane lie if it's not penalty? Why was Perez penalized for being out of position at the restart if Russell wasn't penalized for it at the start?

Because other teams report it and then it goes for an investigation.

[FittingMechanics]

Kudos to Ferrari for taking away the position from Leclerc and handing it to Hamilton. Probably significantly contributing to the late crash. Also well done for not being able to fix the brakes on his car for two weeks plus two GP weekends.
Well worth the trust from him, another four years of this Leclerc.

I don't get this complaint about Leclerc-Hamilton? Hamilton was ahead, they had free pitstops, only reason not to pit Leclerc is if you want to overtake Hamilton. Should Ferrari really be risking Leclerc race (leaving him on old tires) in order to jump Hamilton?

Guys, they are teammates, they are probably not fighting for a championship so they should work to prioritize team results. In the race you could see McLaren asking Norris to slow down Russell so Piastri can pit, this surely hurt Norris's race but it was a thing that was done for the benefit of the team. Ferrari pitting both on a free pitstop is even less of an issue.

[FrukostScones]

the very bizarre Russel 5-sec story is hard too understand.

in the end one could say: "he asked for it".

[Just_a_fan]

Congratulations to Kimi for joining the list of drivers who have scored a grand chelem by taking pole, the win, fastest lap and leading every lap.

He's only the 28th driver to do so - something that the great Alain Prost never did, interestingly. There are more world champions than there are grand slam winners.

[Just_a_fan]

I don't get this complaint about Leclerc-Hamilton? Hamilton was ahead, they had free pitstops, only reason not to pit Leclerc is if you want to overtake Hamilton. Should Ferrari really be risking Leclerc race (leaving him on old tires) in order to jump Hamilton?

People don't like some drivers, like other drivers, hate some drivers, love other drivers. It's normal sports fan stuff, frankly, and this forum (like all others) has been littered with it for many years now.

[FrukostScones]

I don't get this complaint about Leclerc-Hamilton? Hamilton was ahead, they had free pitstops, only reason not to pit Leclerc is if you want to overtake Hamilton. Should Ferrari really be risking Leclerc race (leaving him on old tires) in order to jump Hamilton?

People don't like some drivers, like other drivers, hate some drivers, love other drivers. It's normal sports fan stuff, frankly, and this forum (like all others) has been littered with it for many years now.

wasn't there a thread on f1technical where you could live out your fanboi-self? I mean I am not totally immune to it, but the fanboi jives are taking a bit overhand in recent times.

[Hoffman900]

Congratulations to Kimi for joining the list of drivers who have scored a grand chelem by taking pole, the win, fastest lap and leading every lap.

He's only the 28th driver to do so - something that the great Alain Prost never did, interestingly. There are more world champions than there are grand slam winners.

To be fair to Alain, he came from an era where you couldn’t beat on the car like you can modern F1 cars. Then, going just fast enough was what often allowed you to see the checkers at the end.

[Just_a_fan]

Congratulations to Kimi for joining the list of drivers who have scored a grand chelem by taking pole, the win, fastest lap and leading every lap.

He's only the 28th driver to do so - something that the great Alain Prost never did, interestingly. There are more world champions than there are grand slam winners.

To be fair to Alain, he came from an era where you couldn’t beat on the car like you can modern F1 cars. Then, going just fast enough was what often allowed you to see the checkers at the end.

Prost was, I think, always a "only go as fast you have to" type of driver. In the same era (including once in the same car), Senna took 4 grand slams don't forget.

Heck, a few years earlier, Stewart took 4. Clark took the current-record 8 in the 1960s and the cars were arguably as fragile as they've ever been.

Plenty of champions didn't get grand slams. Button and Kimi R being recent drivers who never did. It's not casting shade on Prost that he didn't, just pointing out that Kimi A's grand slam is special - arguably more so than simply winning at Monaco which someone does every year.

[Gillian]

Congratulations to Kimi for joining the list of drivers who have scored a grand chelem by taking pole, the win, fastest lap and leading every lap.

He's only the 28th driver to do so - something that the great Alain Prost never did, interestingly. There are more world champions than there are grand slam winners.

To be fair to Alain, he came from an era where you couldn’t beat on the car like you can modern F1 cars. Then, going just fast enough was what often allowed you to see the checkers at the end.

Prost was, I think, always a "only go as fast you have to" type of driver. In the same era (including once in the same car), Senna took 4 grand slams don't forget.

Heck, a few years earlier, Stewart took 4. Clark took the current-record 8 in the 1960s and the cars were arguably as fragile as they've ever been.

Plenty of champions didn't get grand slams. Button and Kimi R being recent drivers who never did. It's not casting shade on Prost that he didn't, just pointing out that Kimi A's grand slam is special - arguably more so than simply winning at Monaco which someone does every year.

Very good to point it out. I feel like Antonelli's performance is overlooked a bit due to all the bizarre incidents and the "Mercedes is a rocket" assumptions. No doubt the Mercedes is the fastest car but Antonelli was very fast without any mistakes. I found it very impressive, especially considering his age and experience.

[Hoffman900]

To be fair to Alain, he came from an era where you couldn’t beat on the car like you can modern F1 cars. Then, going just fast enough was what often allowed you to see the checkers at the end.

Prost was, I think, always a "only go as fast you have to" type of driver. In the same era (including once in the same car), Senna took 4 grand slams don't forget.

Heck, a few years earlier, Stewart took 4. Clark took the current-record 8 in the 1960s and the cars were arguably as fragile as they've ever been.

Plenty of champions didn't get grand slams. Button and Kimi R being recent drivers who never did. It's not casting shade on Prost that he didn't, just pointing out that Kimi A's grand slam is special - arguably more so than simply winning at Monaco which someone does every year.

Very good to point it out. I feel like Antonelli's performance is overlooked a bit due to all the bizarre incidents and the "Mercedes is a rocket" assumptions. No doubt the Mercedes is the fastest car but Antonelli was very fast without any mistakes. I found it very impressive, especially considering his age and experience.

The thing with the experience though, a 19yo today has more race starts in their lifetime than Prost probably had in his whole career. Antonelli is also in an era where they have meetings, instant feedback, and are coached throughout the whole race. I’m a fan of his, the kid has talent out the ass and he still has to execute, but it’s just apples to oranges. If you took away the pit wall coaching, guys like Lewis, Alonso, etc all becoming more valuable and it’s why drivers were in their mid to late 20s before getting to F1 previously.

Hell in Clark’s era, those guys didn’t have that much racing experience (started late, way less opportunity for track time, no sim work, etc), hardly any feedback, cars often broke (limiting track time), the threat of dying was real in all categories (so harder to learn the limits).

It’s not a bad thing, but it’s just different now.

[AR3-GP]

Ferrari's start advantage appears to be a thing of the past.