Hello! And welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of the 2026 F1 season.Today we’re in Monte Carlo for one of the crown jewels of global racing, as the Monaco Grand Prix weekend gets underway.Kimi Antonelli will look to extend his growing lead atop the drivers’ standings when he goes for his fifth straight win, with a host of star drivers hoping to thwart the 19-year-old phenom’s momentum. Follow along as Michael Bailey and our F1 staff in Monte Carlo have you covered through all the action in today’s two practice sessions.