The 2026 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix promises to deliver another chapter of glamour, high-speed drama, and historic racing prestige as the paddock returns to the iconic streets of Monte Carlo for the sixth round.
The full weekend schedule has been officially confirmed, with racing action set to unfold across three thrilling days from Friday, May 29 through Sunday, June 7, 2026, marking the start of the European leg of the championship calendar.
Track action kicks off on Friday with two 60-minute practice runs, giving teams their first opportunity to test the 2026 F1 cars on the challenging 3.337-kilometer circuit, which features 19 turns and remains the slowest and most technical track on the modern F1 calendar.
Saturday brings the crucial qualifying session that will determine the starting grid for Sunday’s race, and it is widely regarded as the most important session of the entire weekend given Monaco’s notorious lack of overtaking opportunities.
The headline 2026 Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix race caps off the weekend on Sunday starting at 15:00 local time, featuring 78 laps of non-stop action covering a total distance of approximately 260.286 kilometers.
How to watch: Sky Sports F1 will offer live coverage for viewers in the United Kingdom, while Apple TV will give subscribers in the United States full‑weekend access to every practice, qualifying and race session plus on‑board cameras.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli arrives in Monaco targeting a fifth consecutive victory, as Mercedes teammate George Russell aims to recover lost ground in the title fight after retiring in Canada due to a power unit issue.
Should Antonelli win, he would become the first Italian driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix since Jarno Trulli in 2004.
Full F1 Monaco Grand Prix 2026 schedule
| Day/Event | Local Time (CEST) | UK Time (BST) | Eastern Time (ET) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday, June 4 | |||
| Formula 3 Practice | 13:25 – 14:10 | 12:25 – 13:10 | 07:25 – 08:10 |
| Formula 2 Practice | 15:00 – 15:45 | 14:00 – 14:45 | 09:00 – 09:45 |
| Friday, June 5 | |||
| Formula 3 Qualifying | 11:05 – 11:45 | 10:05 – 10:45 | 05:05 – 05:45 |
| Formula 1 First Practice | 13:30 – 14:30 | 12:30 – 13:30 | 07:30 – 08:30 |
| Formula 2 Qualifying | 15:10 – 15:50 | 14:10 – 14:50 | 09:10 – 09:50 |
| Formula 1 Second Practice | 17:00 – 18:00 | 16:00 – 17:00 | 11:00 – 12:00 |
| Saturday, June 6 | |||
| Formula 3 Sprint Race | 10:45 – 11:30 | 09:45 – 10:30 | 04:45 – 05:30 |
| Formula 1 Third Practice | 12:30 – 13:30 | 11:30 – 12:30 | 06:30 – 07:30 |
| Formula 2 Sprint Race | 14:15 – 15:05 | 13:15 – 14:05 | 08:15 – 09:05 |
| Formula 1 Qualifying | 16:00 – 17:00 | 15:00 – 16:00 | 10:00 – 11:00 |
| Sunday, June 7 | |||
| Formula 3 Race | 07:45 – 08:35 | 06:45 – 07:35 | 01:45 – 02:35 |
| Formula 2 Race | 09:25 – 10:30 | 08:25 – 09:30 | 03:25 – 04:30 |
| Formula 1 Race | 15:00 – 17:00 | 14:00 – 16:00 | 09:00 – 11:00 |
