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      F1 Monaco Grand Prix practice LIVE: Stream, TV channel and full race schedule as Leclerc goes fastest in FP2 – latest

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      THE BIGGEST and richest race on the F1 calendar is BACK as eyes descend on the Monaco Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton is aiming to win his fourth race of the season and could shoot further up the table standings with another victory.

      TV CHANNEL: Sky Sports F1
      LIVE STREAM: Now TV
      THURSDAY, MAY 20: Practice One – 10.30am, Practice Two – 2pm
      SATURDAY, MAY 22: Practice Three – 11am, Qualifying – 2pm
      SUNDAY, MAY 23: Monaco Grand Prix – 2pm

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      Follow all the action from Monte Carlo in our live blog, below…
      LEW AGE
      Mercedes champion Lewis Hamilton is also impressed with Ferrari’s imrovement.
      British superstar Hamilton finished third in Practice Two
      He said: “The Ferraris are really strong.
      “Surprising to see them improve so much, but it’s great – it means more competition”
      VERSTAPPEN REACTS
      Red Bull star Max Verstappen was very surprised with Ferrari’s performance as he finished fourth.
      Verstappen said: “I’m surprised how competitive Ferrari is.
      “I think it just shows that we are pretty weak.
      “They are doing very well and we are very weak, so then the offset is very big.”
      PRACTICE LATEST
      Ferrari have stood out in the opening day of the Monaco Grand Prix by besting title challengers Mercedes and Red Bull during the second practice.
      Ferrari led with both their cars in the afternoon around the famously tight and twisty streets of the Principality.
      Hometown hero Charles Leclerc beat team-mate Carlos Sainz by 0.112s with a best lap of 1:11.684.
      Ferrari have yet to make the podium this year and last won a race two seasons ago, but have significantly improved
      TOP TEN IN FP2
      1. LEC – 1:11.684 gives Monegasque a Thursday to remember2. SAI – A Ferrari one-two after the Spaniard topped FP1!3. HAM4. VER – 0.007 seconds behind the Mercedes5. BOT – Just over two-hundredths back from Verstappen6. NOR – Comfortably ahead of Ricciardo again7. GAS8. PER – A second off Leclerc9. GIO10. VET
      Credit: Reuters
      SCH-WHACK-ER
      Michael Schumacher leaving his Haas in the Nouvelle Chicane run-off has done for FP2, leaving him to inspect the damage to the right-hand side.
      Nothing too serious, it seems.

      THAT’S THAT
      Teams are asking race director Michael Masi if they can jump back out for a practice start.
      But it has been confirmed that the session will not be restarted, so don’t hold your breath, fellas…
      THE WRECKAGE
      Well, not quite that bad. Here’s the evidence of Schumacher’s skirt along the barrier outside the casino.

      RED FLAG
      An early end to the session as the last four minutes look set to be under the red flag.
      This is most likely linked to Schumacher’s said off, which cannot be retrieved at the Nouvelle Chicance run-off area.
      DONK
      The Monte Carlo casino is probably used to seeing some risks not paying off and the Haas of Mick Schumacher is the latest… losing his grip and riding along the barrier at Massenet.
      A tyre puncture means the young German hobbles into the run-off area by the chicance under the guard of yellow flags.
      FINAL TEN
      Race runs the order of the day as the second practice session edges towards its conclusion.
      Teams will pile on the fuel and gather some lovely data.
      Worth remembering we don’t know the fuel levels or how turned up the engines are when looking at the timesheet.
      FERRARI ONE-TWO
      Charles Leclerc takes advantage of a quiet moment on track to go fastest, just ahead of team-mate Carlos Sainz.
      That is a surprise!
      Meanwhile, no sign of Yuki Tsunoda recently, currently sat plumb last.
      The live scenes of his AlphaTauri garage show some mechanics focused on the back end of his car, which he dinked against the barrier about half an hour ago.
      FULL CHAT
      You may have been surprised by some of those names in the top ten at halfway and you can thank the Soft tyres for that.
      After a fuller set of times on the quick set, Carlos Sainz has plonked his Ferrari at the top of the leaderboard with a 1:11.796.
      Lando Norris is fifth and Charles Leclerc sixth.
      And Sebastian Vettel is in the top ten and jokes his eyes are ‘bleeding’ and blames it on being ’emotional’ as he shrugs off the chance to pit.
      Credit: Getty
      TOP TEN AT HALFWAY
      1. BOT2. HAM3. GIO4. SAI5. VER6. PER7. GAS8. RAI9. OCO10. LAT
      SOFTLY SOFTLY
      Lewis Hamilton pulls on the quickest Soft tyre for a hot lap.
      A couple of slides leave him only second, just behind Valtteri Bottas who is the new P1 after his first Soft attempt.
      REVERSE
      Nicholas Latifi has lost it at the Grand Hotel Hairpin.
      The Canadian describes it as a ‘very weird pushing moment’ but it looks like he just went in too hot.
      Luckily, he avoided the barriers and could shimmy out.
      HARD TO BEAT
      Carlos Sainz going great guns on the Hard tyre, in third.
      The Hard this week is actually the ‘softest’ Hard we can have this season, with the Soft the ‘softest’ of the five grades of tyre Pirelli make for F1.
      That is because Monaco is incredibly undemanding on tyres, given the lack of high-speed corners.
      HAM IT UP
      We’re through the 1m 12s barrier after Lewis Hamilton’s first proper lap put him dead level with Max Verstappen’s time.
      Both drivers have now ramped it up a touch more and Verstappen is just under half a second off, shortly followed by Sergio Perez.
      Credit: AP
      MOVING THROUGH THE GEARS
      Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez clocking in some quick laps on the Medium tyres.
      The Red Bulls take the top two but neither time is as fast as what we had this morning, so expect them to dial it up plenty more.
      Lewis Hamilton’s first hot lap is aborted after his misses the Nouvelle Chicane.
      PRINCE CHARLES
      No surprise to see Charles Lecleric among the first out during this session.
      His morning was cut short after only six minutes of FP1 due to a gearbox failure, while Carlos Sainz put in a very strong second place.
      GREEN LIGHT
      FP2 is underway in Monaco!
      PRACTICE TWO
      Settle in for the afternoon session, coming up shortly.
      And relive FP1 below…
      Monaco, it’s great to be back! 🥰Enjoy the best bits from our long-awaited return ⬇️#MonacoGP 🇲🇨 #F1— Formula 1 (@F1) May 20, 2021

      MONA-NO
      George Russell has shelved plans to move to Monaco while he focuses on his F1 future.
      The British racer is in pole position to replace Valtteri Bottas at Mercedes as the Finn also weighs up his options.
      Russell, 23, had planned to relocate from King’s Lynn to Monte Carlo in the summer but says Covid restrictions and his contract situation means he is staying put.
      He said: “I will be checking out some places to live after the race but I will probably postpone the move until later in the season.
      “While the covid cases and logistical issues are still around and it makes it a bit difficult.
      “Over the next few months, it is an important time for the drivers. Contract talks are coming up for 2022 and having that stability at home is important for myself and it means I can give it everything I have got on the racing side.”
      HOME FAVOURITE
      It was a session to forget for Charles Leclerc as his Monaco curse continued with a failed gearbox after just a couple of laps.
      But the Monegasque homeboy, still yet to complete a race around the circuit, has the locals right behind him this weekend.

      THURSDAY SESH
      Why are we here? 
      A good question, as ever, but the Monaco GP is unique in hosting F1 practice on a Thursday.
      The reason is that the principality’s streets remain open to public traffic in the morning and evening across the weekend, and spreading out the various support series means more time to accommodate it all.
      For example, the track reopens as a normal street at 6.30pm tonight.
      That also allows time for hotels, restaurants and such to restock for the spectators typically flocking to the city.
      There is still track action taking place tomorrow, namely in the F2, Formula Renault and Porsche Supercup.
      STAY TUNED
      Free practice 2 will get underway at 2pm, we’ll be keeping you right up to date with all the action and provide some news updates in the meantime.
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      Lewis Hamilton brands F1 a ‘billionaire kids’ club’ and admits he cannot judge current crop of drivers

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      LEWIS HAMILTON has called for F1 to become more accessible after branding it a ‘billionaire kids’ club.’The 36-year-old Brit, who came from humble beginnings in Stevenage, is going for a record eighth world title this year.
      Lewis Hamilton has branded F1 a ‘billionaire kids’ club’Credit: Getty
      But he admitted it would have been impossible for him to break into the sport had he started today.
      Hamilton told AS: “For me personally, we live in a time where this has become a billionaire kids’ club. 
      “If I were to start over from a working-class family, it would be impossible for me to be here today. 
      “Because the other boys would have a lot more money. 
      “We have to work to change that and make this an accessible sport, for the rich and for people with a more humble origin.”
      F1 has welcomed a host of hugely talented drivers in recent years including the likes of Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Lance Stroll, and Lando Norris.
      When quizzed on his opinions of the latest generation of drivers, Hamilton said he was in no position to judge.
      He added: “I don’t know if what I think matters much, I don’t know if I can judge if it’s a good or a bad generation.
      Lance Stroll is one of the top youngsters coming through the ranksCredit: Alamy
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      “There are always riders who arrive, in my case I did it with Nico (Rosberg) and Kubica, Alonso was just before, the Schumacher era… there will always be an era.”
      Hamilton will overtake Michael Schumacher by becoming the most successful driver of all-time if he lands the driver’s championship this season.
      The Mercedes driver currently sits top, 14 points above Red Bull rival Max Verstappen.
      Hamilton is adamant that his career numbers remain his second priority behind improving diversity in F1.
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      He added: “I would not change anything. I know who I am, where I come from and what I am capable of. 
      “I have no idea if I am going to win it, although I work to achieve it, but it certainly will not change anything important in my life. 
      “The numbers are not what worries me the most. I worry about what I am. Last year there was three percent diversity in this team, this year it will be close to five percent and that for me is gigantic, and I am passionate about it.”
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      Lando Norris claims Daniel Ricciardo suffers from lack of confidence as he tries to pinpoint F1 team-mate’s struggles

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      LANDO NORRIS believes new McLaren team-mate Daniel Ricciardo is suffering from low confidence as he struggles in F1 this year.Brit Norris is fourth in the drivers’ table on 41 points from four races, 17 more than Australian partner Ricciardo, despite predictions the pair would be well-matched.
      Lando Norris believes Daniel Ricciardo loses confidence if his car has problemsCredit: Getty
      And the Bristol starlet, 21, reckons the 31-year-old is a “perfectionist” whose self-belief can plummet if his car has problems.
      According to Norris, that’s in direct contrast to 2020 team-mate Carlos Sainz, who came three places above the West Country wonder kid in sixth.
      Norris told a press conference before Sunday’s Monaco GP: “Daniel is very, very fast when he has a car around him, and when everything’s suited.
      “But as soon as there’s a couple of problems, just as most drivers do, he tends to lose that bit of confidence.
      “Then you just struggle a little bit more. I don’t think that’s just with him.
      “That’s just something that some drivers have more than others. It’s a confidence thing.
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      “From what I’ve seen so far, he wants a car that really suits him, maybe that little bit more.”
      And of Ricciardo’s prdecessor, Norris said:  “Carlos was good at driving a car which wasn’t always that nice to drive.
      “And he was very good at that. I think that’s just one of the things I guess I’ve learned at the moment.”
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      F1 Monaco Grand Prix first practice: Live stream, TV channel and full race schedule as Hamilton aims for 4th season win

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      THE BIGGEST and richest race on the F1 calendar is back this weekend as eyes descend on the Monaco Grand Prix.Lewis Hamilton is aiming to win his fourth race of the season and could shoot further up the table standings with another victory.
      The Monaco Grand Prix is always one of the most interesting dates on the F1 calendarCredit: Getty
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      What time does the F1 Monaco Grand Prix first practice start?
      The first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix will get going at 10.30am UK time on Thursday, May 22.
      The race will take place on Monte Carlo in Monaco.
      There will be around 7,500 fans in attendance per day across the weekend’s action.
      What channel is it on and can it be live streamed?
      You can watch the F1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sky Sports’ dedicated F1 channel Sky Sports F1.
      First practice coverage will get going at 10am UK time on Thursday, May 22.
      You can live stream all the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile device, tablet and Smart TV.
      Full F1 Monaco Grand Prix race schedule
      Thursday, May 20

      Practice One – 10.30am
      Practice Two – 2pm

      Saturday, May 22

      Practice 3 – 11am
      Qualifying – 2pm

      Sunday, May 23

      Monaco Grand Prix – 2pm More

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      Why is Monaco F1 Grand Prix Practice 1 and Practice 2 always held on Thursday?

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      THE Monaco Grand Prix is always a favourite race weekend for fans – but there are some traditions which make it unusual.Lewis Hamilton is leading the charge going into the second European race and 7,500 fans per day will be flocking to Monte Carlo this weekend.
      Excitement is building in Monaco for this weekend’s raceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Why does the Monaco Grand Prix practice start on Thursday?
      Originally, the Monaco Grand Prix was held over the weekend of Ascension Day which is a bank holiday there.
      This meant that racing was not on on a Friday so that traffic could move through Monte Carlo for the day.
      Despite the event changing weekends, the tradition has stuck to allow the streets to be opened to the public again.
      Are there any other ways in which Monaco differs from other races?
      In the past there have been many other ways in which Monaco has differed to other races but it has slowly fallen in line with the rest of the race weekends.
      Until the late 1990s, the race started at 3.30pm local time which was an hour and a half later than the other European races but it has since fallen in line with the others due to TV schedules.
      The number of race cars use to differ as well.
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      Due to the narrow roads, organisers would have less cars at the Monaco weekends than other races.
      Finally, until 2007 there was no podium.
      When racers finished they would park their cars for official inspection and the first three drivers would walk directly to the royal box for the ceremony.When is the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix?
      Thursday, May 20

      Practice 1 – 10.30am to 11.30am
      Practice 2 – 2pm to 3pm

      Friday, May 21

      Saturday, May 22

      Practice 3 – 11am to midday
      Qualifying – 2pm to 3pm

      Sunday, May 23

      Race – 2pm More

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      Why is Monaco F1 Grand Prix practice always held on Thursday?

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      THE Monaco Grand Prix is always a favourite race weekend for fans – but there are some traditions which make it unusual.Lewis Hamilton is leading the charge going into the second European race and 7,500 fans per day will be flocking to Monte Carlo this weekend.
      Excitement is building in Monaco for this weekend’s raceCredit: PA:Press Association
      Why does the Monaco Grand Prix practice start on Thursday?
      Originally, the Monaco Grand Prix was held over the weekend of Ascension Day which is a bank holiday there.
      This meant that racing was not on on a Friday so that traffic could move through Monte Carlo for the day.
      Despite the event changing weekends, the tradition has stuck to allow the streets to be opened to the public again.
      Are there any other ways in which Monaco differs from other races?
      In the past there have been many other ways in which Monaco has differed to other races but it has slowly fallen in line with the rest of the race weekends.
      Until the late 1990s, the race started at 3.30pm local time which was an hour and a half later than the other European races but it has since fallen in line with the others due to TV schedules.
      The number of race cars use to differ as well.

      Due to the narrow roads, organisers would have less cars at the Monaco weekends than other races.
      Finally, until 2007 there was no podium.
      When racers finished they would park their cars for official inspection and the first three drivers would walk directly to the royal box for the ceremony.When is the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix?
      Thursday, May 20

      Practice 1 – 10.30am to 11.30am
      Practice 2 – 2pm to 3pm

      Friday, May 21

      Saturday, May 22

      Practice 3 – 11am to midday
      Qualifying – 2pm to 3pm

      Sunday, May 23

      Race – 2pm More

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      Are fans allowed to attend the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix?

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      FORMULA ONE returns this weekend to the French Riviera and the historic Monaco Grand Prix.The tight, twisty circuit through the streets of Monte Carlo remains one of the most iconic races in the F1 calendar.

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      The drivers take in the historic Monte Carlo track before racing starts on ThursdayCredit: Getty
      After more than a year of disrupted sport, restrictions due to the Covid-19 pandemic are beginning to loosen with crowds returning to some events – but what about Monaco?
      Are fans allowed at the Monaco Grand Prix?
      This year’s Monaco GP is set to be a cracker, with Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen the early-season frontrunners in the Drivers Championship.
      It was the reigning Brit champion who came out on top a fortnight ago in Spain, where 1,000 racing fans were allowed in to watch.
      In the south of France this weekend, the racing will take place over three days as usual.
      Monaco didn’t host an F1 event in 2020, the first time Formula One hasn’t included the race in its schedule since 1954.
      And the good news is that fans WILL be permitted in the Monte Carlo stands.
      Formula One returns to the glorious surroundings of Monaco this weekendCredit: Getty
      But as you’d expect, the number has been capped due to Covid restrictions.
      On Thursday, Saturday and Sunday a total of 7,500 petrolheads will be allowed into the stands to watch practice, qualifying and the race itself.
      Friday, May 21 is a rest day, but 3,000 lucky spectators will be allowed into the paddock to mingle and check out the cars.
      All fans are required to take a PCR test 72 hours before entering the track, while they will have to provide proof it was negative.

      🏁 F1 2021 calendar: practice times, dates and racetrack info

      Monaco Grand Prix 2021 schedule
      Thursday, May 20

      Practice 1 – 10.30am to 11.30am
      Practice 2 – 2pm to 3pm

      Friday, May 21

      Saturday, May 22

      Practice 3 – 11am to midday
      Qualifying – 2pm to 3pm

      Sunday, May 23

      Race – 2pm More

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      F1 Monaco Grand Prix practice: Live stream, TV channel and full race schedule as Hamilton aims for 4th season win

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      THE BIGGEST and richest race on the F1 calendar is back this weekend as eyes descend on the Monaco Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton is aiming to win his fourth race of the season and could shoot further up the table standings with another victory.
      Lewis Hamilton is looking to win his fourth Grand Prix of the season in MonacoCredit: AFP
      What time does the F1 Monaco Grand Prix first practice start?

      The first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix will get going at 10.30am UK time on Thursday, May 20.
      The race will take place on Monte Carlo in Monaco.
      There will be around 7,500 fans in attendance per day across the weekend’s action.

      What TV channel is it on and can it be live streamed?

      You can watch the F1 Monaco Grand Prix on Sky Sports’ dedicated F1 channel Sky Sports F1.
      First practice coverage will get going at 10am UK time on Thursday, May 22.
      You can live stream all the action from the Sky Go or NOW TV apps, both of which are available for download onto your mobile device, tablet and Smart TV.

      Full F1 Monaco Grand Prix race schedule
      Thursday, May 20

      Practice One – 10.30am
      Practice Two – 2pm

      Saturday, May 22

      Practice 3 – 11am
      Qualifying – 2pm

      Sunday, May 23

      Monaco Grand Prix – 2pm More