Will Buxton explains why drivers prize Monaco Grand Prix win

Formula 1 presenter Will Buxton has described the Monaco Grand Prix as the race drivers most want to win, citing its demands on skill and history despite limited overtaking.

Buxton spoke on the Up To Speed podcast about the event's unique appeal. He noted that qualifying stands out as one of the calendar's best sessions due to the high commitment required. Any small error can lead to a crash or major damage, he said. The presenter added that the race itself has rarely produced strong action, a pattern dating back decades. Yet the combination of glamour, tradition and the need for finesse keeps it on a pedestal, according to Buxton. He also mentioned Monaco's changeable microclimate, which can sometimes bring rain and create more variable conditions.

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Kimi Antonelli holds a 43-point lead over Mercedes teammate George Russell heading into the Monaco Grand Prix this weekend. The pair have agreed to race freely with mutual respect after an on-track clash in Canada. Will Buxton has tipped Russell to challenge strongly on the street circuit.

Formula 1 heads to the streets of Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix, round six of the 2026 season.

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Ayao Komatsu, Haas Formula 1 team principal, has stated that the challenges of overtaking at the Monaco Grand Prix should be accepted as part of the event's unique character. He argued that upcoming 2026 regulations will not change the nature of racing on the narrow streets of Monte Carlo.

Max Verstappen secured second place on the grid for the 2026 Formula 1 Miami Grand Prix after Red Bull introduced key upgrades to its RB22 car. The four-time world champion described the turnaround as 'incredible' following a challenging start to the season. He now lines up behind Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli, who took pole position.

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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri explained that new Formula 1 rules require drivers to analyze non-obvious data points to optimize qualifying laps. He highlighted the challenges of managing throttle, battery, and power unit behavior differently than before. Piastri hopes upcoming tweaks for the Miami Grand Prix will ease these issues.

McLaren's Lando Norris won the Miami Grand Prix sprint race ahead of teammate Oscar Piastri for a 1-2 finish, but the team slipped to fourth and seventh in grand prix qualifying. Both drivers attributed the drop to rivals improving their performance rather than any decline from McLaren. Team principal Andrea Stella praised early signs from the team's upgrades.

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