FIVE THINGS TO LOOK OUT FOR AT THE F1 MONACO GP

Ferrari is the consensus favorite for the Monaco Grand Prix, with both Lando Norris and McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella singling out the Scuderia’s superior low-speed cornering and kerb-riding ability. The team anticipates their power deficit will be less impactful on the street circuit, solidifying their threat. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen expressed concerns that Red Bull’s recurring ride issues over bumps and kerbs will persist in Monte Carlo, a significant handicap on a circuit where qualifying is paramount.

This nascent 2026 championship season sees Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli unexpectedly leading teammate George Russell by 43 points. Russell, despite recent bad luck, needs to reverse this momentum, starting with outperforming Antonelli in the Principality. Monaco will be a crucial test: can Ferrari translate their favoritism into victory, and can Red Bull mitigate its chassis weaknesses, setting the tone for the long European leg of the season?