Formula 1 heads to Monaco for the sixth round of the 2026 season with the championship battle continuing to take shape after a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix. Kimi Antonelli arrives in Monte Carlo with a commanding lead in the Drivers’ Championship after extending his advantage to 43 points over Mercedes teammate George Russell. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton remain the Silver Arrows' closest challengers, while McLaren will be looking to bounce back from a difficult weekend in Montreal.
The Canadian Grand Prix saw Antonelli secure his fourth consecutive victory after an intense battle with Russell ended when the Briton retired due to a power unit failure. Hamilton finished second for Ferrari, with Max Verstappen claiming his first podium of the season in third. The result further strengthened Mercedes’ position at the top of both championships heading into one of the most iconic events on the 2026 Formula 1 calendar.
Race Track: Circuit de Monaco
The Circuit de Monaco is widely regarded as Formula 1’s most iconic venue. First hosting a championship Grand Prix in 1950, the narrow street circuit winds through the principality’s harbor-front roads, featuring famous corners such as Sainte Dévote, Casino Square, Mirabeau, the Fairmont Hairpin, the Tunnel, and La Rascasse. At just 3.337 km (2.074 miles) per lap, it is the shortest track on the current F1 calendar.
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Unlike traditional permanent circuits, Monaco leaves virtually no margin for error, with barriers lining the track just inches from the racing line. Overtaking opportunities are extremely limited, making qualifying one of the most important sessions of the weekend. As a result, strategy, precision, and track position often play a greater role in determining the winner than outright race pace.
What Time Does the Monaco GP Race Start in the US, UK, Canada, Brazil, Mexico, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Other Regions?
Below is the complete 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend schedule, including all practice sessions, qualifying, and the race start time across major countries and regions.
June 05: Monaco Grand Prix Free Practice 1 (FP1)
- Monaco Circuit Track Time: 13:30 - 14:30 CET
- United States & Canada: 07:30 – 08:30 ET, 04:30 – 05:30 PT
- Mexico City: 05:30 – 06:30 CST
- Brazil (São Paulo): 08:30 – 09:30 BRT
- United Kingdom: 12:30 – 13:30 BST
- Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, France, Hungary, Belgium, Spain (Europe): 13:30 - 14:30 CET
- Saudi Arabia and Qatar: 14:30 – 15:30 AST
- UAE & Azerbaijan: 15:30 – 16:30 GST/AZT
- India: 17:00 – 18:00 IST
- China & Singapore: 19:30 – 20:30 SGT/CST/BJT
- Japan: 16:30 – 17:30 JST
- Australia: 21:30 – 22:30 AEST
June 05: Monaco GP Free Practice 2 (FP2)
- Monaco Circuit Track Time: 17:00 - 18:00 CET
- United States & Canada: 11:00 – 12:00 ET, 08:00 – 09:00 PT
- Mexico City: 09:00 – 10:00 CST
- Brazil (São Paulo): 12:00 – 13:00 BRT
- United Kingdom: 16:00 – 17:00 BST
- Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, France, Hungary, Belgium, Spain (Europe): 17:00 - 18:00 CET
- Saudi Arabia and Qatar: 18:00 – 19:00 AST
- UAE & Azerbaijan: 19:00 – 20:00 GST/AZT
- India: 20:30 – 21:30 IST
- China & Singapore: 23:00 – 00:00 SGT/CST/BJT
- Japan: 00:00 – 01:00 JST (June 06)
- Australia: 01:00 – 02:00 AEST (June 06)
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June 06: Monaco Grand Prix Free Practice 3 (FP3)
- Monte Carlo Track Time: 12:30 - 13:30 CET
- United States & Canada: 06:30 – 07:30 ET, 03:30 – 04:30 PT
- Mexico City: 04:30 – 05:30 CST
- Brazil (São Paulo): 07:30 – 08:30 BRT
- United Kingdom: 11:30 – 12:30 BST
- Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, France, Hungary, Belgium, Spain (Europe): 12:30 - 13:30 CET
- Saudi Arabia and Qatar: 13:30 – 14:30 AST
- UAE & Azerbaijan: 14:30 – 15:30 GST/AZT
- India: 16:00 – 17:00 IST
- China & Singapore: 18:30 – 19:30 SGT/CST/BJT
- Japan: 15:30 – 16:30 JST
- Australia: 20:30 – 21:30 AEST
June 06: Monaco GP Qualifying Timings
- Track Time: 16:00 - 17:00 CET
- United States & Canada: 10:00 – 11:00 ET, 07:00 – 08:00 PT
- Mexico City: 08:00 – 09:00 CST
- Brazil (São Paulo): 11:00 – 12:00 BRT
- United Kingdom: 15:00 – 16:00 BST
- Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, France, Hungary, Belgium, Spain (Europe): 16:00 - 17:00 CET
- Saudi Arabia and Qatar: 17:00 – 18:00 AST
- UAE & Azerbaijan: 18:00 – 19:00 GST/AZT
- India: 19:30 – 20:30 IST
- China & Singapore: 22:00 – 23:00 SGT/CST/BJT
- Japan: 23:00 – 00:00 JST
- Australia: 00:00 – 01:00 AEST (June 07)
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June 07: Monaco Grand Prix Race Timings
- Monaco Track Time: 15:00 CET
- United States & Canada: 09:00 ET, 06:00 PT
- Mexico City: 07:00 CST
- Brazil (São Paulo): 10:00 BRT
- United Kingdom: 14:00 BST
- Italy, Netherlands, Austria, Germany, France, Hungary, Belgium, Spain (Europe): 15:00 CET
- Saudi Arabia and Qatar: 16:00 AST
- UAE & Azerbaijan: 17:00 GST/AZT
- India: 18:30 IST
- China & Singapore: 21:00 SGT/CST/BJT
- Japan: 22:00 JST
- Australia: 23:00 AEST
TV Channels and Live Streaming Platforms: Where to Watch the Monaco F1 Race?
Fans around the world can tune in throughout the weekend as Formula 1 returns to the streets of Monte Carlo for one of the sport’s most prestigious events. Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, including TV channels and live streaming options based on your country.
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- Africa: SuperSport
- Albania: DigitAlb
- Armenia: FastSports
- Australia: Fox Sports, Foxtel, Kayo
- Austria: Servus TV, ORF
- Azerbaijan: Idman Azerbaijan
- Belgium: RTBF, Play Sports
- Bosnia, Kosovo, Montenegro, Serbia: Arena Sport
- Brazil: TV Globo, sportv
- Bulgaria: TV Nova
- Cambodia, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia & Brunei, MENA, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Turkey: beIN SPORTS
- Canada: RDS, RDS 2, TSN, Noovo
- Caribbean: Rush Sports
- China: Shanghai TV, Guangdong Television Channel, Tencent
- Chinese Taipei: Videoland, ELTA
- Croatia: RTL
- Cyprus: OmegaTV
- Czech Republic & Slovakia: Nova
- Denmark: TV3, Viaplay
- Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania: Go3, TV3
- Eurasia: Setanta Sports
- Finland: Viaplay
- France: Canal+
- Germany: Sky Deutschland, RTL
- Greece: ANT1, ANT1+
- Hungary: M4 (MTVA Sports Channel)
- Iceland: Viaplay
- India: FanCode, TATA Play FanCode Sports
- In-Ship & In-Flight: Sport 24, Sport 24 Extra
- Israel: Sport 5
- Italy: Sky Italia
- Japan: Fuji TV
- Luxembourg: RTL Télé Lëtzebuerg
- Macedonia: Sport Klub
- Mexico: TUDN, Sky Sports, Izzi
- Myanmar: Canal+ Sports, Canal+ ACTION
- Netherlands: Viaplay
- New Zealand: Sky NZ
- Norway: V sport 1, Viaplay
- Papua New Guinea & Pacific Islands: TVWAN Sports
- Poland: Eleven Sports
- Portugal, Spain & Andorra: DAZN
- Romania: Antena
- Slovenia: Kanal A, VOYO
- South Korea: Coupang Play
- Sweden: Viaplay
- Switzerland: SRF, RSI, RTS
- Ukraine: Setanta Ukraine
- United Kingdom & Republic of Ireland: Sky Sports, Channel 4
- USA: Apple TV
- Vietnam: K+
Weather Reports for Monaco Circuit in Monte Carlo
As reported by Formula 1, weather conditions are expected to remain largely favorable throughout the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix weekend, with mild temperatures, light winds, and only a small chance of rain across all three days. While a passing weather system could leave lingering cloud cover or drizzle early Friday, forecasts suggest dry conditions should dominate once track action gets underway.
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Saturday’s qualifying day currently looks particularly promising, with stable temperatures of 17-20°C and minimal risk of rain. Similar conditions are expected for Sunday’s Grand Prix, where teams and drivers should enjoy a dry race day with comfortable temperatures and light winds. Although isolated showers cannot be completely ruled out along the nearby coastal mountains, the forecast points toward a mostly uninterrupted weekend of running around the streets of Monte Carlo.
2026 Monaco Grand Prix Predictions
Monaco has a reputation for producing surprises, but qualifying is expected to play a decisive role once again, given the circuit’s narrow layout and limited overtaking opportunities. Mercedes enters the weekend as the team to beat after its strong start to the season, though Ferrari and McLaren will be hoping the unique demands of Monte Carlo help close the gap.
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Local favorite Charles Leclerc is also expected to be under intense scrutiny as he returns for his home race just days after signing a new multi-year contract extension with Ferrari, adding another layer of expectation to an already high-pressure Monaco weekend. Meanwhile, former drivers, analysts, and broadcasters have shared their predictions for the weekend, with opinions split on whether championship leader Kimi Antonelli can continue his winning streak or if a rival can finally halt Mercedes’ momentum.
Monaco Grand Prix Race Predictions:
- Jolyon Palmer (Ex-F1 Driver and Analyst):Charles Leclerc (P1), Lewis Hamilton (P2), Lando Norris (P3)
- Juan Pablo Montoya (Former F1 Driver): Lewis Hamilton (P1), Kimi Antonelli (P2), and Max Verstappen (P3)
- Ruth Buscombe(Ex-Race Strategist, Analyst and Presenter at F1 TV): Charles Leclerc (P1)
- Tom Bellingham (F1 Podcaster): Lando Norris (P1), Charles Leclerc (P2), Lewis Hamilton (P3)
- Matt Gallagher (F1 Podcaster): Charles Leclerc (P1), Lewis Hamilton (P2), Lando Norris (P3)
With a favorable weather forecast throughout the weekend, all eyes will be on qualifying to see who gains the crucial advantage around the tight street circuit. Whether Kimi Antonelli can extend his championship lead or a rival such as Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, or Lando Norris can break Mercedes’ momentum remains one of the biggest questions heading into Sunday’s race.