Grumpy Hamilton on Lumpy Monaco
The Monaco Grand Prix is here with Formula 1 arriving at its seventh race of the 2022 season following last week’s Spanish Grand Prix. The prestigious race has been the source of much speculation this week, with F1 owner Liberty Media considering how to expand the sport and placing the historic race under threat due to a number of factors, including: a small crowd in comparison to other races, a small fee paid for the privilege of hosting one of the 22 Grand Prix and the relatively difficult potential for overtaking and exciting moves.
But Ferrari’s Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, who has lived in Monaco his entire life, insists taking away the race would be a “bad move”, adding: “Monaco is one of the best tracks out there, in terms of qualifying there are no places I enjoy as much here, and where the driver can make as much difference. In terms of challenge for the drivers it is one of the toughest challenges of the year.”
Leclerc will hope to regain the lead over Red Bull’s world champion Max Verstappen, who is six points clear in the drivers’ standings, while Carlos Sainz will also hope to contribute in order to chip away at Red Bull’s 26-point lead in the constructors’ title race. Mercedes continue to experience struggles, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell desperate to challenge at the top of races. Follow live updates from FP3 and build-up to qualification this afternoon in Monte-Carlo:
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
Here is your top 10 for the Monaco Grand Prix!
1) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari
3) Sergio Perez, Red Bull
4) Max Verstappen, Red Bull
6) George Russell, Mercedes
7) Fernando Alonso, Alpine
8) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
9) Sebastian Vettel, Aston Martin
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 16:09
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
Here was the moment! Will bring you the full top 10 in just a second.
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 16:09
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
One of the Alpines crashed and a yellow flag came out. Sainz then didn’t see it and collided with Perez. Will bring you a clip of the crash as soon as we get it.
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 16:06
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
Perez has gone into the back of Sainz! That’s the end of the session! Red flag and Leclerc has pole!
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 16:05
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
Heading into the final minute it looks like this:
From 1 to 10: Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Verstappen, Norris, Russell, Alonso, Hamilton, Vettel, Ocon.
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 16:04
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
Two minutes remaining: Verstappen is well off the pace of Leclerc. He goes more than half a second slower than his world championship rival.
Leclerc furious on the radio as he is a little boxed in because of his position on the track. Could that prove crucial?
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 16:03
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
3 minutes remaining: Pretty much all of the drivers come into the pits ahead of their final runs in Q3.
Can Charles Leclerc hold on to secure pole position? That time will take some beating. It was a wonderful lap from the Ferrari driver.
Red Bull need to pull out something very special to prevent Ferrari locking out the front row.
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 16:02
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
5 mins remaining: Alonso goes fifth ahead of Norris and Hamilton. A sensational lap from the legendary Spaniard!
Huge gap between the top four and the rest though. Sixth tenths separate Verstappen in fourth and Alonso in fifth.
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 15:59
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
6 mins remaining: Russell has his lap time deleted for exceeding track limits. Hamilton then goes sixth with a valid time. Not ideal for the Brit.
Norris currently occupying fifth behind the two teams battling it out for pole. Hamilton, Russell, Vettel, Ocon and Alonso make up the rest of the top 10.
But what can the Alpines do with their first runs?
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 15:58
Monaco Grand Prix Q3
8 mins remaining: So Leclerc sets the pace with a 1.11.3! What a lap that is from the Monegasque driver!
That could take come beating as Sainz goes two tenths slower than his Ferrari teammate. Verstappen nearly three tenths off and Perez goes in front of his Red Bull teammate!
Leclerc, Sainz, Perez, Verstappen after their first runs.
Dylan Terry28 May 2022 15:57
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