16:08
Verstappen sets the pace
A mighty lap from the Dutchman to take top spot off Alonso by a whopping six-tenths.
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45 and team mate Alexander Albon …
How Friday practice for the F1 Monaco Grand Prix unfolded
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F1 is back this weekend after the last race at Imola was cancelled due to intense flooding.
The Monaco Grand Prix is the 'jewel in the crown' with many drivers desperate to win in the principality.
Aston Martin and Ferrari are expected to be on the pace, while all eyes will be on Mercedes' new upgrade.
26 May 2023
16:06
Alonso is flying
Alonso sets an impressive 1m14.611s to go fastest - 0.2s ahead of his teammate.
Ocon, Bottas and Russell complete the top five.
16:04
Russell sets the early pace
It's a 1m15.482s for Russell - less than a tenth ahead of Verstappen. Hamilton completes the top three.
16:01
A busy track
Norris, Magnussen and Albon - Williams are still preparing his car - in the pit lane.
16:00
FP2 is underway
Here we go for another 60 minutes of running in Monaco.
15:50
FP1 shots
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB19. Formula 1 World Championship,…
15:44
Vettel is in Monaco!
Sebastian Vettel has made his first paddock appearance of the year - his first since retiring.
He told the German press: "I've missed it, but I'm not here at Formula 1 because I missed it. I'm here at the invitation of Stefano (Domenicali)." And: "I'm doing very well, the time with the family is very nice, but it flies by."
15:43
What happened in FP1?
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7,…
13:37
Full results
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-23. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7,…
13:29
The session will not resume
Sainz fastest ahead of Alonso and Hamilton.
13:26
Albon has crashed
Red flag.
13:26
Our first on-track battle of the weekend?
— Formula 1 (@F1) May 26, 2023
Lewis and Max battle it out for the same part of the track #MonacoGP#F1pic.twitter.com/gsmRWGu43X
13:24
Current top 10
Sainz, Alonso, Hamilton, Perez, Leclerc, Verstappen, Norris, Ocon, Stroll and Albon.
13:18
Sainz goes fastest
The Ferrari driver is now on top - 0.058s ahead of Alonso.
13:16
Alonso goes top!
Alonso pips Hamilton to top spot with a 1m13.907s, 0.1s ahead of Hamilton.
13:15
Monaco shots
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL60. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7,…
13:13
FP1 is back underway
With over 17 minutes of the session to go, FP1 is back underway after the red flag.
13:12
Here's what happened to the Hulk
Nico Hülkenberg brings out the Red Flag in Monaco! pic.twitter.com/3XYSJU8aLm
— Sky Sports F1 (@SkySportsF1) May 26, 2023
13:07
A bit of an understatement
Hulkenberg didn't brush the barriers - he clattered them!
Replays show him losing the rear at the Nouvelle Chicane.
Red flag.
13:07
Puncture for Hulkenberg
Looks like he's brushed the barriers.
13:05
Russell isn't happy
"I can't really get my tyres working. I don't have the confidence. Like i'm just losing the rear exit of turn 3 and turn 4. The thing's just sliding."
13:04
More feedback from Verstappen
"It's a little bit better on the rear, but yeah it's still doing al the same things on all the bumps it's not really good."
13:00
Order with 30 on the clock
Hamilton, Sainz, Norris, Verstappen, Leclerc, Alonso, Albon, Perez, Tsunoda and Piastri.
12:58
Hamilton takes to the top
It's a 1m14.035s for Hamilton - he's 0.2s clear of Sainz now.
12:54
Iconic streets
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45. Formula 1 World Championship,…
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