Following last week’s flooding in Emilia-Romagna, F1 canceled the Imola race weekend to create an impromptu break in the calendar.
But F1 continues with the middle of the triplex, the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, which remains unchanged from May 26-28.
The knock-on effect will mean that virtually every F1 team will debut major upgrades at Monaco and next weekend’s Spanish Grand Prix, including Mercedes, which has teased an overhaul of its F1 car.
Monaco has been established as Red Bull’s dominance could be broken after the defending F1 world champion recorded four 12-s in Miami’s first five rounds last time out.
Verstappen leads Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez by 14 points in the drivers’ championship, while in Miami Aston Martin’s Fernando Alonso scored his fourth podium of the year.
Complete 2023 Monaco Grand Prix schedule
Free Practice 1: 12:30-1:30pm BST (1:30-2:30pm local time)
Free Practice 2: 4:00-5:00pm BST (5:00-6:00pm local time)
Free Practice 3: 11:30am to 12:30pm BST (12:30pm to 1:30pm local time)
Qualifying: 3:00-4:00pm BST (4:00-5:00pm local time)
Game: 2:00pm BST (3:00pm local time)
How can I watch Formula 1 racing?
In the UK, Formula 1 is only broadcast live on Sky Sports, with Channel 4 showing highlights hours after the race. Live streaming is also available on NOW in the UK.
Sky Sports F1, which broadcasts F1 races, can be added as part of the Sky Sports channel for £24 a month for new customers. Sky Sports can also be accessed via NOW for a one-off payment of 11.98p or a monthly membership of £34.99.
Fans who want to watch the race for free will have to wait until Saturday night (qualifying) or Sunday night (grand prix) for the Channel 4 highlights.
How can I watch the Monaco Grand Prix?
Channels: Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event
Channel Numbers – Sky: 406 and 401
Channel Numbers – Virgin Media: 506 and 501
Sky Sports has live and exclusive broadcast rights in the UK, with preparations for the F1 Monaco Grand Prix starting at 12:30pm, with Sky Sports F1 and the Sky Sports Main Event before lights-out at 2:00pm.
When can I watch highlights from the Monaco Grand Prix?
Channel: 4 channels
Start times: Qualifying – Saturday 7:30pm, Grand Prix – Sunday 6:30pm
Channel 4 has the rights to show the Monaco Grand Prix qualifying and full Grand Prix highlights.
Will the Monaco Grand Prix be broadcast on the radio?
BBC Radio 5 Live or 5 Live Sports Extra and the BBC Sport website will provide live broadcast coverage of every practice, qualifying and race of the 2023 F1 season.
Coverage of the Monaco Grand Prix begins at 2:00pm BST on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sounds app.
Monaco Grand Prix Weather Forecast
Monaco will be in dry and sunny conditions throughout the race weekend with little chance of rain. Sunday’s race is expected to start with a high of 23C, with sunny skies and a low chance of rain.