F1 and its governing body, the FIA, hope a rule change for Sunday’s race will change that. Drivers will be forced to change tires at least twice in the hope that more pit stop strategy could shake up an event where Saturday qualifying — and the resulting grid position — is often more important than race day.

Tsunoda suffered an enormous accident last Saturday in Q1 as he overstepped the limit of the Red Bull in the fast Tamburello chicane, sending him into the barriers. The Japanese driver thankfully climbed unhurt, but huge damage to the car meant the team had to build up a spare chassis with a new power unit and floor.

As the Monaco Grand Prix kicks off, some of Formula 1’s biggest names are making headlines dockside with luxury yachts as sleek and powerful as the cars they drive.

The iconic Monaco Grand Prix takes place this weekend, as Max Verstappen looks to close the gap on championship leader Oscar Piastri.

He lives in Monaco not far from where the F1 movie starring Brad Pitt was specially screened for drivers ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix, but Max Verstappen didn't make the short journey