The crown jewel of the Formula 1 calendar is here.
The 72nd annual running of the Monaco Grand Prix is today, June 7, with an early start time for viewers in the United States.
Current World Drivers’ Championship leader Kimi Antonelli will start in pole position, with Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) behind him in P2 and P3, respectively.
The only Monégasque driver currently on the F1 grid, Monte Carlo native Charles Leclerc, will start in P4 today; he has finished on the podium in both of the last two Monaco Grand Prix races.
monaco grand prix: what to know
- When: June 7, 9 a.m. ET
- Where: Circuit de Monaco (Monte Carlo, Monaco)
- Channel: Streaming exclusive
- Streaming: Apple TV
The Monaco Grand Prix is a 78 lap, 161.7 mile race on a course that is 2.1 miles long. The race is known for its narrow street course that includes a tunnel and 19 turns; drivers typically race in below average speeds due to the dangerous nature of the track.
Here’s everything you need to know to tune in to today’s Formula 1 race.
Monaco Grand Prix 2026 start time:
The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix is scheduled to begin today, June 7, at 9 a.m. ET.
How to watch the Monaco Grand Prix for free:
All things F1, including today’s Monaco GP, stream exclusively on Apple TV in the United States. Apple TV subscribers will get access to the entire Formula 1 season at no additional cost.
Apple TV comes with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers and has just one ad-free streaming plan available for $12.99/month.
You can also subscribe to Apple TV via Prime Video for the same $12.99/month price and stream all of its Formula 1 coverage.
2026 Canadian Grand Prix starting grid
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Isack Hadjar (Red Bull Racing)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
- Lando Norris (McLaren)
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine)
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)
- Alex Albon (Williams)
- Carlos Sainz Jr. (Williams)
- Nico Hulkenberg (Audi)
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine)
- Arvid Lindblad (Racing Bulls)
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Audi)
- Esteban Ocon (Haas)
- Sergio Perez (Cadillac)
- Oliver Bearman (Haas)
- Valtteri Bottas (Cadillac)
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin)
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
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