Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45 and team mate Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW45. Formula 1 World
Logan Sargeant (USA) Williams Racing FW45 and team mate Alexander Albon …

How Friday practice for the F1 Monaco Grand Prix unfolded

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.

12:52
Current top 10

Sainz, Leclerc, Alonso, Verstappen, Magnussen, Stroll, Ocon, Tsunoda Norris and Hulkenberg.

12:48
Verstappen's complaints continue

"I'm going to shunt with the car set up like this."

He asks to pit.

12:48
Sainz goes fastest

It's a 1m14.401s for Sainz now, a tenth ahead of Leclerc.

Alonso slots into third, 0.2s down on Sainz.

12:45
Strong start from Leclerc

He's 0.6s clear of Sainz at the top of the timesheets. 

12:40
Current top 10

Sainz, Alonso, Verstappen, Leclerc, Hamilton, Stroll, Norris, Hulkenberg, Russell and Magnussen.

12:37
More radio from Verstappen

"The car in the high-speed sections is very hard to drive."

12:35
Verstappen radio

"Car is bottoming a lot." 

12:35
Alonso moves to the top

It's a 1m17.296s for the Spaniard to go a tenth clear of Ocon.

12:34
Hamilton sets the early pace

The times will continue to tumble but it's a 1m20.045s for Hamilton, a tenth ahead of Ocon.

12:33
All 20 cars out on track

The majority of drivers are running on the hard tyre at the moment. Only Norris, Sainz and Leclerc are on the mediums.

12:31
A busy track

Just Verstappen and Albon are still in the pit lane.

12:29
FP1 is underway

The first 60 minutes of running in Monaco is now underway.

12:28

Pit board for Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri supporting the Emilia Romagna region. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7,
Pit board for Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) AlphaTauri supporting the Emilia Romagna…

12:16
Some new team members at Merc

Romesh Ranganathan (GBR) Comedian and Rob Beckett (GBR) Comedian practice a pit stop with Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World
Romesh Ranganathan (GBR) Comedian and Rob Beckett (GBR) Comedian practice…

12:11
Full extent of Mercedes' upgrade

Here's what Mercedes have introduced for this weekend's race... 

(L to R): Jayne Poole (GBR) Red Bull Racing Special Advisor with Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. Formula 1 World
(L to R): Jayne Poole (GBR) Red Bull Racing Special Advisor with Lewis…

12:08
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12:07
Welcome everyone!

Hello and welcome to Crash.net's live blog for the 2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix. 

Friday practice kicks off in under 30 minutes' time. 

McLaren MCL60. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Practice Day.-
McLaren MCL60. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Monaco Grand Prix,…

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