Last year’s procession around the principality – where the order of the top-10 did not alter once – was the final straw. In an era where the show is king for F1 ’s owners Liberty Media, something had to change at the sport’s most famous race.

F1 and its governing body, the FIA, hope a rule change for Sunday’s race will change that. Drivers will be forced to change tires at least twice in the hope that more pit stop strategy could shake up an event where Saturday qualifying — and the resulting grid position — is often more important than race day.

The Monaco GP circuit provides a unique challenge to F1 teams and their cars, which is why updates are very much one-offs compared to the rest of the season

Lewis Hamilton was involved in a scary crash during FP1 at the Monaco Grand Prix, whilst his team-mate Charles Leclerc collided with Lance Stroll. Leclerc made it back out on track however, and with a new front wing launched a significant comeback to top the timesheets in FP1.

Tsunoda suffered an enormous accident last Saturday in Q1 as he overstepped the limit of the Red Bull in the fast Tamburello chicane, sending him into the barriers. The Japanese driver thankfully climbed unhurt, but huge damage to the car meant the team had to build up a spare chassis with a new power unit and floor.

As the Monaco Grand Prix kicks off, some of Formula 1’s biggest names are making headlines dockside with luxury yachts as sleek and powerful as the cars they drive.

The iconic Monaco Grand Prix takes place this weekend, as Max Verstappen looks to close the gap on championship leader Oscar Piastri.

For probably the first time as a Formula 1 driver, Charles Leclerc is not relishing his home grand prix in Monaco - fear