via Reuters
Formula One F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 23, 2021 General view of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. in action during the race REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
via Reuters
Formula One F1 – Monaco Grand Prix – Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco – May 23, 2021 General view of Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz Jr. in action during the race REUTERS/Eric Gaillard
The 2022 F1 season has been pure racing for the title. With six races completed, the Formula One drama is moving to the most prestigious F1 race, the Monaco GP. As usual, fans could expect thrilling and nail-biting moments from the upcoming race in the principality.
“Max Verstappen you are a Monaco Grand Prix winner”
Do you think it’s sunk in yet? 🏆#PoweredByHonda
— Honda Racing F1_Archive (@HondaRacingF1) May 24, 2021
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
The upcoming race would be another great battle between Ferrari and Red Bull. But after the Spanish GP last week, it seems Mercedes is also joining the fight. Further, it would be a neck-to-neck battle between home boy Charles Leclerc and reigning champion Max Verstappen.
The timings for the Monaco GP
The 2022 season is different, unlike other seasons, as the race in the principality would begin on Friday instead of the traditional Thursday. The race weekend in Monaco will kick off with the first two practice sessions on May 27.
WATCH THIS STORY: F1 Drivers Fighting on Track
Date | Session | Time |
Friday, May 27 | Free Practice 1 | 2:00 PM (Local Time) 8:00 AM (Eastern Time) 9:30 PM (Australian Time) |
Friday, May 27 Saturday, May 28 (Australia) | Free Practice 2 | 5:00 PM (Local Time) 11:00 AM (Eastern Time) 12:30 AM (Australian Time) |
Saturday, May 28 | Free Practice 3 | 1:00 PM (Local Time) 7:00 AM (Eastern Time) 8:30 PM (Australian Time) |
Saturday, May 28 | Qualifying | 4:00 PM (Local Time) 10:00 AM (Eastern Time) 11:30 AM (Australian Time) |
Sunday, May 29 | Race | 3:00 PM (Local Time) 9:00 AM (Eastern Time) 10:30 AM (Australian Time) |
Where to watch the race in Monaco?
All the Formula One action in the principality in Monaco will be broadcasted live by various media outlets in different parts of the corners. So, let’s find out where to go to witness the thrilling race this weekend.
Country | TV Channel |
United States | ESPN |
Australia | Fox Sports |
India | Star Sports/Hotstar |
Spain | DAZN, Telecinco |
Japan | DAZN |
Netherlands | Viaplay |
United Kingdom | Sky Sports |
Charles Leclerc vs. Max Verstappen in 2022 once again
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
This season, Leclerc and Verstappen are the main rivals for the drivers’ championship title. The Ferrari prodigy led the championship title until he got a DNF in Spain last week, and Max won the race to take the lead.
via Reuters
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc celebrates after Miami GP qualifying in pole position with third-place Red Bull’s Max Verstappen REUTERS/Brian Snyder
So, the upcoming race in the principality will be a clash between the two once more. The Red Bull driver would try to increase the gap between him and Leclerc to defend his title. Meanwhile, the Monaco GP would be a home race for Charles, so he would be more motivated to win the race aside from taking back his lead.
ADVERTISEMENT
Article continues below this ad
READ MORE: “I’ve Never Had Much Luck”: Charles Leclerc Opens Up on Poor Monaco GP Run
Let’s look forward to the F1 action in the street circuit of Monaco this week. What do you expect from the seventh race of the ongoing season?
