Leclerc topped both Friday practice sessions in Monaco despite initial scepticism about Ferrari's chances in the principality

A new iconic American racing tradition was born at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on Friday as the first-ever Wienie 500 set the track ablaze — or whatever the equivalent is of doing 60 miles per hour in a giant hot dog on wheels.

The Monaco Grand Prix may be "the jewel in Formula 1's crown" but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it's downright dull.

Found this on the series' photo site from the 2024 #Indy500. Had to pull up the exposure to see the darkened rear and it shows the blended attenuator. Third photo is the attenuator on the car in the IMS Museum, with a similar exposure change to reveal the shiny dark black seam… pic.twitter.com/sLahd6QJ2E

They have comfortably been the slowest of the top four teams and suffered a double Q2 exit at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. A repeat showing in Monaco would be disastrous, given how difficult it is to overtake on the narrow streets of the principality.

Formula 1 has introduced a mandatory two-stop rule for the 2025 Monaco GP to increase excitement. Drivers are now required to use three tyre sets or they will face disqualification. Here’s what the rule means and how drivers are reacting.

The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull.

Oliver Bearman has been hit with a 10-place grid penalty for this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix after overtaking Carlos Sainz under red flag conditions during second practice. The Haas Formula 1 rookie overtook the Williams driver at La Rascasse after the session was red-flagged early on for Oscar Piastri ’s crash at Sainte Devote.