10 h. ago George Russell offers two ways to fix Monaco GP as Max Verstappen cracks Mario Kart joke

George Russell got frustrated during another dull Monaco Grand Prix, cutting a chicane to get himself out of a train of cars which could not make overtakes on a tight Monte Carlo circuit

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10 h. ago ‘We were almost doing Mario Kart’: Verstappen and Russell slate Monaco F1 GP pit stops

Mandatory pit stops imposed in bid to liven up raceRussell said crowd were ‘sipping champagne on a yacht’Max Verstappen and George Russell both issued a blunt disapproval of Formula One’s attempts to enliven the Monaco Grand Prix by imposing mandatory pit stops. Verstappen compared it unfavourably to Mario Kart, and Russell dismissed the ­policy as having failed and the race an ­irrelevance to an audience that were “sipping champagne on a yacht”.F1 had hoped that enforcing two pit stops would make for some ­jeopardy and create at least strategic interest in the 78-lap race through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo but it failed to do so. Nor did it address the fundamental problem which was once more painfully clear in the race on Sunday: that modern F1 cars are too big and too heavy to pass one another in Monaco. No overtakes on track were achieved in the entire race. Continue reading...

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13 h. ago Lando Norris wins Monaco F1 GP to close gap on championship leader Piastri

McLaren driver first with Leclerc finishing secondMandatory pit stops experiment fails to impact resultLando Norris claimed victory at the Monaco Grand Prix for McLaren, with a controlled drive from pole to the flag in Monte Carlo as Formula One’s hoped for reboot of the race with mandatory pit stops proved something of a damp squib.Norris beat the Ferrari of Charles Leclerc into second with his McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri in third. Max Verstappen was fourth for Red Bull and Lewis Hamilton, in fifth from seventh on the grid for Ferrari. Continue reading...

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60 h. ago Formula One optimistic tyre decree can inject life into ageing Monaco GP

Mandate forcing two pit stops aims to bring back sparkle to jewel in F1’s crown that has become tedious processionThe Monaco Grand Prix might still be considered one of the jewels in Formula One’s crown but beyond the exceptional challenge of the unforgiving circuit which is relished by drivers, the race itself has long since become something of a tiresome trudge through the streets of Monte Carlo. This weekend however F1 hopes it has found a way to bring the lustre back to its jaded gem.In Sunday’s race the sport has mandated three sets of tyres must be used, ensuring all the drivers will have to take at least two pit stops, a decision taken since the difficulties of passing on the narrow track have become all but insurmountable. Continue reading...

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68 h. ago F1 rolls the dice with new Monaco Grand Prix rule – can it save the famous race?

Two pit-stops will be mandatory on Sunday as F1 looks to spice up a race which is typically a procession

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69 h. ago F1 rolls the dice with new Monaco GP rule – can it save the famous race?

Two pit-stops will be mandatory on Sunday as F1 looks to spice up a race which is typically a procession

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3 d. ago F1 teams 'not ready to handle' radical change to Monaco Grand Prix for 2025

Exclusive: Every driver will have to make at least two pit stops during the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix after a major rule change with the intention of making the event a more exciting race

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3 d. ago Lando Norris says ‘complicated’ Monaco Grand Prix could provide surprise winner

The FIA has opted to impose a minimum two pit stops for this year’s race.

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4 d. ago Legendary Scottish pit stop marks 60 years with rare whisky sale including £35,000 bottle

The pit-stop is celebrating 60 years by selling over £200,000 worth of rare Scotch from one man’s private collection.

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2 w. ago The easy coastal walk with brilliant restaurants and two amazing sandy beaches you can do this weekend

With the weather on our side in Wales, you'll find amazing sea views and top-tier pit stops on this stunning walk

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