When is the F1 Monaco Grand Prix and how can I watch it?

Following five fascinating races to kick-off the 2018 season, Formula 1’s jewel in its crown returns this weekend in Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Monaco is often considered a highlight on the F1 calendar each year as drivers tackle Monte Carlo’s tight, twisty and notoriously unforgiving streets at mind-boggling speeds.

Lewis Larkam

22 May 2018

Sebastian Vettel, Ferrari, Monaco GP,
© PHOTO 4

Following five fascinating races to kick-off the 2018 season, Formula 1’s jewel in its crown returns this weekend in Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix.

Monaco is often considered a highlight on the F1 calendar each year as drivers tackle Monte Carlo’s tight, twisty and notoriously unforgiving streets at mind-boggling speeds.

The Circuit de Monaco is one of the most demanding and dangerous tracks to master, with the prestigious race featuring in every season of the F1 world championship since its inception in 1950.

Only three drivers on the current F1 grid have claimed victory around Monaco’s famous streets on more than one occasion, with reigning world champion Lewis Hamilton (2008, 2016), Sebastian Vettel (2011, 2017) and Fernando Alonso (2006, 2007) each coming out on top twice over the past decade.

Hamilton heads into the weekend with a 17-point buffer over Vettel in the championship following his win last time out in Spain, with the German keen to hit back around a circuit he tamed in 2017, while Red Bull will be fancying its chances of getting in the hunt for victory.

When is the Monaco Grand Prix?

The 2018 Monaco Grand Prix takes place on Sunday May 27. Cars will hit the track for the first during FP1 and FP2 on Thursday, with Monaco’s traditional day of rest splitting the track action before final practice and qualifying continues on Saturday.

Where is the Monaco Grand Prix taking place?

The Monaco Grand Prix is held at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo. The track is the shortest on the F1 calendar at just 2.074 miles with the race comprising of 78 laps.

Where can I watch the Monaco Grand Prix?

The 2018 Monaco Grand Prix is being shown LIVE on Sky Sports F1 and Channel 4 (UK only).

Thursday 24th May

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Monaco GP FP1 - 09.45am

LIVE Channel 4 F1 Monaco GP FP1 - 09.55am

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Monaco GP FP2 - 1.45pm

LIVE Channel 4 F1 Monaco GP FP2 - 1.55pm

Saturday 25th May

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Monaco GP FP3 - 10.45am

LIVE Channel 4 F1 Monaco GP FP3 - 10.55am

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Monaco GP Qualifying build-up - 1pm (2pm start)

LIVE Channel 4 F1 Monaco GP Qualifying build-up - 1pm (2pm start)

Sunday 26th May

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Monaco GP Pit Lane - 12.30pm

LIVE Channel 4 F1 Monaco GP Race build-up - 1pm

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Monaco GP On the Grid - 1.30pm

LIVE Sky Sports F1 Monaco GP Race - 2.10pm

How can I follow the 2018 Monaco Grand Prix?

Besides the TV coverage, Crash.net will be reporting live from the Monte Carlo paddock this weekend with live commentary from all sessions, plus the usual news, interviews and features.

Updates will also be posted to Crash.net's F1 Twitter account (@CRASH_NET_F1), and you can also follow our on-site reporter Luke Smith (@LukeSmithF1) for more information.

Recent Monaco F1 Winners

2017: Sebastian Vettel (Ferrari)

2016: Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)

2015: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

2014: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

2013: Nico Rosberg (Mercedes)

2012: Mark Webber (Red Bull)

2011: Sebastian Vettel (Red Bull)

2010: Mark Webber (Red Bull)

Where can I watch Formula 1 in 2018?

ALL F1 races, qualifying and practice sessions will be shown LIVE on Sky Sports F1 in the UK, with Channel 4 dual-broadcasting a selection of races LIVE on terrestrial television.

25 March Australian Grand Prix

8 April Bahrain Grand Prix

15 April Chinese Grand Prix

29 April Azerbaijan Grand Prix

13 May Spanish Grand Prix

27 May Monaco Grand Prix

10 June Canadian Grand Prix

24 June French Grand Prix

1 July Austrian Grand Prix

8 July British Grand Prix

22 July German Grand Prix

29 July Hungarian Grand Prix