Max Verstappen quickly set the record straight. Styled by Lando Norris in Miami (United States), the Dutchman bounced back on the Italian circuit of Emilia Romagna last weekend, signing his fifth victory in seven races this season, not without being tickled again by Norris (McLaren).
The Red Bull driver, three-time reigning world champion, sets out again to achieve success on the prestigious Monaco circuit, where the eighth GP of the season is being held. The festivities begin on Friday and Saturday with free practice, before qualifying and then the big race on Sunday. “Mad Max” sits well at the top of the pilot rankings. His first pursuer, Charles Leclerc (Ferrari), is already 48 points behind.
Third in Imola, the Monegasque grabbed a place, passing Sergio Perez (Red Bull) who finished eighth. The two French partners from Alpine, Esteban Ocon and Pierre Gasly, will try to finish in the points this time. In terms of the constructors’ ranking, Red Bull is 268 units ahead of Ferrari (212) and McLaren (154).
Free practice (EL) 1 of the Monaco Grand Prix is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. this Friday, May 24, EL2 at 5 p.m. the same day then EL3 at 12:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 25. They will be broadcast on Canal + Sport. Qualifying will take place at 4 p.m. on Saturday and the race will start at 3 p.m. on Sunday, May 26, and will be broadcast live on Canal +. The summary of the race will be available on the Le Parisien website.
