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June 8, 2026

Leclerc to adopt Hamilton's brake spec from Spanish GP after Monaco nightmare

Charles Leclerc will switch to Lewis Hamilton's brake specification from the Spanish GP after three of four brakes failed during his Monaco Grand Prix crash.

June 8, 2026

Verstappen knew something was wrong before Monaco even began

Max Verstappen reveals he sensed engine trouble during the formation lap at the 2026 Monaco GP before his RB22 failed at the start, ending a near-perfect weekend with zero points.

June 8, 2026

Stroll blames Honda engine braking issue for race-ending Monaco crash

Lance Stroll blames a Honda engine braking issue for his Monaco GP crash, as Aston Martin and Honda begin a joint analysis of the ongoing driveability problem.

June 8, 2026

Verstappen congratulates Hadjar on first Red Bull podium after Monaco chaos

Max Verstappen congratulates Isack Hadjar on his first Red Bull podium at Monaco after penalties to Gasly and Russell elevated the rookie to third place.

June 8, 2026

Mercedes accepts responsibility for Russell's Monaco GP nightmare

Mercedes admits fault for George Russell's Monaco GP exit after a pit-lane penalty error triggered a drive-through, while Toto Wolff backs Russell despite Antonelli's fifth consecutive win.

June 8, 2026

Red Bull emerges as new engine benchmark, while Mercedes set to receive ADUO upgrade token

Red Bull Powertrains has emerged as the 2026 F1 engine benchmark, with Mercedes set to receive one ADUO upgrade token and Ferrari, Audi and Honda eligible for two.

June 8, 2026

Antonelli extends championship lead to 66 points but insists "the job's not finished"

Kimi Antonelli extends his 2026 F1 championship lead to 66 points after Monaco victory, but insists the season is far from over as Mercedes continues to improve.

June 8, 2026

Norris reveals Monaco power unit failure struck without warning as McLaren fix backfires

Lando Norris explains his Monaco GP retirement, revealing his McLaren power unit failed without warning and a mid-race fix actually made the problem worse.

June 8, 2026

Brembo expresses "great astonishment" over Leclerc's Monaco brake failure claims

Brembo hits back at Charles Leclerc's Monaco GP brake failure claims, calling them "premature" after the Ferrari driver said three of four brakes stopped working.