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With the Canadian Grand Prix just over, the F1 paddock is already turning its attention to the Principality for the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026, taking place from 4 to 7 June. Kimi Antonelli and Mercedes will arrive as the leaders of the World Championship.<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Monaco Circuit, a unique venue on the calendar, always guarantees spectacular racing. The intense duel between Kimi Antonelli<\/strong> and George Russell<\/strong> at Mercedes<\/strong> in Canada is set to continue at the Formula 1 Louis Vuitton Grand Prix de Monaco 2026<\/strong>. After a fierce battle won by Russell in the Sprint, it was his young team-mate Antonelli who came out on top following a masterful Grand Prix. A race marked by the Briton\u2019s retirement, due to mechanical failure, which saw the Italian gain a significant advantage in the championship.<\/p>\n

The gap between Antonelli and Russell now stands at 43 points. With his fourth consecutive victory under his belt, the Bologna-born driver will head to the streets of the Principality in superb form. Will one of the Mercedes drivers claim their first victory in Monaco? Kimi Antonelli could, in fact, become the youngest winner in the Principality: he will be 19 years, 9 months and 13 days old on Sunday 7 June.<\/p>\n

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McLaren, Ferrari and Red Bull remain close behind<\/h3>\n

Just one year ago, on 25 May 2025, Lando Norris<\/strong> (McLaren<\/strong>) triumphed at the Monaco Circuit. But in Canada, the papaya team had a nightmare Grand Prix, suffering from the wrong tyre strategy at the start and finishing with zero points in the championship. The team holding the record for the most wins in the Principality (16) will be looking to surprise the Silver Arrows.<\/p>\n

Ferrari<\/strong> and Red Bull<\/strong> will also be looking to create a surprise. On home soil, Charles Leclerc<\/strong> (winner in 2024) will be the focus of all the fans\u2019 attention, as will his team-mate Lewis Hamilton<\/strong>, who won in 2008, 2016 and 2019. From the Austrian team\u2019s side, Max Verstappen<\/strong> (winner in 2021 and 2023) will, as always, be one to watch.<\/p>\n

The weekend will kick off on Thursday 4<\/strong> June with free practice sessions for the three support categories (Formula 2, Formula 3 and Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup). F1 will take centre stage from Friday onwards with its traditional format: two free practice sessions<\/strong> on Friday (1:30 pm and 5:00 pm), a third on Saturday at 12:30 pm, followed by qualifying<\/strong> at 4:00 pm. Finally, the drivers will get underway at 3:00 pm on Sunday 7 June for an intense 78-lap race<\/strong>.<\/p>\n