Monaco GP 2026: Dates, schedule, weather, UK start time and how to watch or stream F1 race in Monte Carlo live on Sky Sports
Find out the race schedule, weather and how to watch the Monaco Grand Prix which marks the start of the European run of races; watch the Monaco GP live at 2pm on Sunday on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event, with build-up from 12.30pm
Sunday 7 June 2026 08:37, UK
Formula 1 heads to Monaco for the most famous race on its the calendar, with lights out at 2pm on Sunday.
Kimi Antonelli, who made it four wins in a row after a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix, snatched pole for Mercedes ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen in a thrilling qualifying session on Saturday.
Ferrari were big favourites but Lewis Hamilton had to settle for third and Charles Leclerc, who crashed at the end in his attempt to take another pole on home soil, will start fourth.
Hamilton says he will need "the best start we've ever had" to have a realistic chance of challenging for victory on Sunday.
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Monaco GP track - Circuit de Monaco
Monaco is one of four current Formula 1 events that were on the original 1950 calendar and is a staple on the calendar.
It is the shortest track in terms of layout at just 2.074 miles and overtaking is very difficult due to the close proximity of the barriers. However, the slightly narrower 2026 cars should create better racing than we have seen in recent years in Monaco.
Famous sections such as Sainte Devote, Casino Square, the hairpin, the tunnel, Tabac corner, the swimming pool chicane and the Rascasse are just some of the iconic features of the tight, twisty circuit.
Monaco GP weather forecast in Monte Carlo
The weather forecast suggested it would be a dry and hot weekend in Monaco with temperatures at around 28 degrees.
No rain is currently on the forecast for the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.
Monaco GP 2026 dates, UK start time and Sky Sports F1's live schedule
Sunday June 7
6.50am: F3 Feature Race
8.30am: F2 Feature Race
10.50am: Porsche Supercup
12.30pm: Monaco GP build-up: Grand Prix Sunday*
2pm: THE MONACO GRAND PRIX*
4pm: Monaco GP reaction: Chequered Flag*
*Also on Sky Sports Main Event
How to watch or stream the Monaco Grand Prix in the UK and Ireland
Got Sky?
TV: Sky Customers can watch on Sky Sports F1 from the first practice session on Friday morning to the Monaco Grand Prix itself on Sunday, June 7 at 2pm
App: Sky Customers can also watch on the Sky Sports app - with the option to go onboard with any driver!
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Stream: Non Sky Customers can stream the action with a NOW Day or a cancel-anytime Month pass
Live blog: Anyone on the move can follow live coverage of the race weekend through our dedicated F1 blog
FREE Highlights: Watch F1 highlights shortly after the chequered flag on the Sky Sports app
How to watch the Monaco GP with the Sky Sports app
Sky Sports Subscribers can:
- Download or open the Sky Sports app
- Head to the 'Watch' section at 12.30pm for build-up, ahead of lights out at 2pm on race day
- Tap on the Sky Sports F1 or Sky Sports Main Event channel
- Sign in with your Sky iD (*you'll only need to do this once)
*Sky iD help: How to find or create your Sky iD
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Next up is the start of Formula 1's European summer swing, with the Monaco Grand Prix the first of six races in eight weeks. Watch live on Sky Sports F1 this weekend. Stream Sky Sports with NOW - no contract, cancel anytime
