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Formula 1 has seen its fair share of race delays over the years, but few come close to the sheer absurdity of what happened at Monaco in 1981. Most delays in grand prix racing are relatively straightforward affairs, caused by barriers needing repositioning after support race incidents or weather threatening the safety of the circuit.

Formula 1’s Monaco Grand Prix weekend has brought a wave of major storylines, with Charles Leclerc’s Ferrari contract extension taking centre stage on Friday. Leclerc’s new deal with Ferrari has raised serious questions about where Lewis Hamilton fits into the team’s long-term plans for championship glory. Analysis from editor Dan Ripley explores what the Leclerc

Aston Martin have confirmed that legendary car designer Adrian Newey will make his return to the Formula 1 paddock this weekend at the Monaco Grand Prix. Newey has not been seen in a public-facing role since the season-opening Australian Grand Prix in early March, marking a significant absence from the sport. It was in Melbourne

McLaren’s Oscar Piastri made a guest appearance on the fifth season of Clarkson’s Farm, and things did not go quite as planned for the Australian driver. The 25-year-old visited Diddly Squat Farm, owned by journalist and former Top Gear presenter Jeremy Clarkson, with the episode now streaming on Amazon Prime Video. Piastri was welcomed by

Formula 1 and the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority have agreed a landmark 10-year extension that will keep the Las Vegas Grand Prix on the calendar through at least 2037. The extension is set to begin in 2028, picking up seamlessly after the current agreement’s remaining two years have been completed. As part of

Aston Martin’s technical mastermind and team principal Adrian Newey is set to make his long-awaited return to the Formula 1 paddock at this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix. Newey has been absent from trackside duties since the 2026 season-opening Australian Grand Prix, where he made his first official appearances as Aston Martin team principal. During that

Lewis Hamilton’s relationships with team-mates have rarely stayed smooth once a world championship battle enters the equation. His current partnership with Charles Leclerc at Ferrari has remained largely positive, though neither driver has genuinely competed for the title since joining forces. History shows that once championship pressure builds, even the most professional partnerships can collapse

Both Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc have been summoned to appear before the FIA stewards at the Monaco Grand Prix before any track action begins. The two drivers are required to report to the stewards on Friday following their late arrival at Thursday’s official FIA press conference. While arriving late to a press conference may

The 2026 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix takes place this weekend, with three days of competitive action around the iconic streets of the principality. Monaco falls later in the calendar this season, meaning the weather conditions could differ slightly from the traditional May slot that fans are used to. This is the sixth round of

Formula 1 teams including Mercedes and Red Bull have found a creative way to extract additional downforce at Monaco by exploiting the suspension of active aerodynamics for the street circuit weekend. The removal of straight mode for the Monaco Grand Prix has prompted several teams to replace their rear wing actuators with clusters of small