Formula 1 arrives in Monaco for one of the most prestigious and eagerly awaited events on the calendar. The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix marks the sixth round of the World Championship and promises plenty of action on the narrow streets of Monte Carlo, a venue that has produced some of the most iconic moments in the sport’s history.
Much of the attention is focused on Mercedes, which has dominated the opening phase of the season. Leading the championship standings is young Italian sensation Kimi Antonelli, who holds a 43-point advantage over teammate George Russell. Following the tensions that emerged during the most recent round in Canada, the demanding Monaco street circuit could provide another chapter in the growing intra-team battle.
Monaco has always represented a unique challenge in Formula 1. The lack of run-off areas, the proximity of the barriers and the extreme difficulty of overtaking make Saturday’s qualifying session one of the most important moments of the entire weekend, often determining the outcome of the race itself.
Monaco Grand Prix Schedule (Local Italian Time)
Friday, June 5
- Free Practice 1 – 1:30 PM
- Free Practice 2 – 5:00 PM
Saturday, June 6
- Free Practice 3 – 12:30 PM
- Qualifying – 4:00 PM
Sunday, June 7
- Race – 3:00 PM
Monaco Grand Prix 2026: Live and Delayed TV Coverage
The Monaco Grand Prix weekend begins on Friday, June 5, with the first two practice sessions. FP1 will be broadcast live at 1:30 PM on Sky Sport F1 and NOW, while FP2 gets underway at 5:00 PM. No free-to-air coverage of the practice sessions is scheduled on TV8.
On Saturday, June 6, the final practice session will take place at 12:30 PM, live on Sky Sport F1 and NOW. Qualifying, a crucial session around the streets of Monte Carlo, starts at 4:00 PM and will also be shown live on the same platforms. Viewers watching on TV8 will be able to follow the session on delayed coverage starting at 7:00 PM.
The race itself is scheduled for Sunday, June 7, with lights out at 3:00 PM. Live coverage will be available on Sky Sport F1 and NOW, while free-to-air viewers can watch the race on TV8 from 6:30 PM in delayed broadcast.
TV8 will also provide additional coverage and analysis throughout the weekend. On Saturday, pre-qualifying coverage begins at 6:30 PM, followed by the delayed qualifying broadcast at 7:00 PM and post-qualifying analysis at 8:15 PM. Sunday’s programming starts with the pre-race show at 5:00 PM, continues with the delayed race broadcast at 6:30 PM and concludes with post-race analysis from 8:30 PM.