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F1 – Monaco Grand Prix race LIVE: begin time and lap-by-lap updates

Russell looks to close the gap on Norris

Lap 4: Russell is just behind Norris as he looks to close the gap.

The race is underway again

Lap 3: The race restarts, with Leclerc in front. This time, all of the cars manage to get past the first corner without incident.

Esteban Ocon’s race is over

Esteban Ocon is heading away from the pit lane, so his race appears to be over.

Nico Hulkenberg reflects on his early exit

Hulkenberg speaking to Sky Sports: ‘It was short. I was the unlucky victim there. Bad timing. I don’t know what the stewards are going to do.’

Magnussen on his exit from the race

Magnussen speaking to Sky Sports: ‘When he went to the wall I got pushed into the wall. I trusted he would leave a space for me. It’s unfortunate, it’s a lost of cost for the team and a missed opportunity.

Race to restart at 2.44pm

It has been confimed that the race will now get back underway in ten minutes’ time – at 2.44pm

The clear up continues

The clear up is continuing following the incident in the early stages of the race.

Carlos Sainz to start in third place

Sainz will start in third place when the race will get underway – Hulkenberg, Magnussen and Perez are no longer running.

All three drivers are fine following the incident

A look at that major incident in the opening stages of the race

Debris on the track following incident

There’s lots of debris on the track following the incident, with the clean up operation underway.

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 26: Carlos Sainz of Spain driving (55) the Ferrari SF-24 locks a wheel under braking during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Sainz suffers a puncture

Carlos Sainz suffered a puncture in the early stages of the race and there is a red flag. Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen were also involved in the incident. Sainz is now looking to continue.

The race is underway

Lap 1: The race is underway, with Leclerc starting well, while Piastri clings on to second place.

Formation lap takes place

The formation lap is taking place. Will Leclerc achieve his dream of winning the Monaco Grand Prix?

Lando Norris on the importance of taking his chances

Lando Norris speaking to Sky Sports: ‘We’ll do what we can, there’s not a lot of opportunities, but it’s about maximising them. We’ve got our plan an we’ll stick to it the best we can.’

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 26, 2024 McLaren's Lando Norris on the grid before the race REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

The Monaco national anthem is performed

It’s now time for the Monaco national anthem, with the race edging ever closer.

Virgil van Dijk – ‘It’s a special experience’

Yet another football star is in attendance in Monaco – Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk.

Van Dijk tells Sky Sports: ‘It’s a special experience. Let’s see what kind of spectacle the race will bring.’

The race is set to get underway at 2pm.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Action Press/Shutterstock (14509005m) Footballer Virgil van Dijk FC Liverpool, Race, Grand Prix of Monaco, Motorsport, Gentlemen, Formula 1 Formula 1 - Grand Prix of Monaco: race, Monte Carlo, MCO - 26 May 2024

Ben Chilwell and Mason Mount in attendance

More football stars have been spotted at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Chelsea defender Ben Chilwell and Manchester United midfielder Mason Mount in attendance.

MONTE-CARLO, MONACO - MAY 26: Mason Mount and Ben Chilwell pose for a photo outside the Oracle Red Bull Racing garage prior to the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

The pit lane opens

The pit lane is now open at Monaco as excitement continues to build ahead of the race.

Carlos Sainz looks forward to Monaco Grand Prix

Carlos Sainz to Sky Sports: ‘Since you’re a kid you always dream to drive a Formula One car around Monaco. It’s a very special podium.

‘We’ve all grown up watching this Grand Prix and dreaming of winning it.’

Sainz also commented on his future, saying: ‘I’m going to go to the place I feel most valued as a driver. For me the priority is always winning.’

‘Any of the top six or seven drivers can win a race right now.’

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Marco Canoniero/Shutterstock (14508957f) Carlos Sainz of Scuderia Ferrari looks on during the F1 Grand Prix of Monaco at Circuit de Monaco on May 26, 2024 in Monte-Carlo, Monaco. F1 Gran Prix of Monaco, Monte-Carlo, Monaco, Monaco - 26 May 2024

Kylian Mbappe in attendance

Kylian Mbappe, who started his career at Monaco, is amongst those in attendance at the Grand Prix.

Mbappe is expected to join Real Madrid this summer after announcing his departure from Paris Saint-Germain.

Kylian Mbappe waves from a terrace before the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco, Sunday, May 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Verstappen says Red Bull have to be ‘open-minded’

Verstappen speaking to Sky Sports: ‘We know that it’s a long race and normally you have to be patient. We have to be very open-minded. For us now it’s just trying to score as many points as we can and move on. We’ll see what we can do today.’

Verstappen aiming for Monaco glory again

Max Verstappen starts in sixth place today but the world champion will still have hope that he can secure glory in the Monaco Grand Prix, as he did last year.

Today’s race is the first time this season that Verstappen hasn’t started on pole. He has managed to win five of the seven races so far.

Mandatory Credit: Photo by Cristiano Barni/Shutterstock (14492092d) F1 Monaco Grand Prix, Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco, Qualify - 25 May 2024. Max Verstappen, Red Bull. F1 Monaco Grand Prix, Race, Circuit de Monaco, Monte Carlo, Monaco - 26 May 2024

An important race for Leclerc

This is an especially important race for Charles Leclerc in his home town. Having secured pole position, Leclerc will be determined to see off the fierce competition and prevail.

Leclerc has never previously finished on the podium at Monaco but he will be looking to change that.

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 26, 2024 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc before the race REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

A look at the Monaco track

Here’s a closer look at the famous track at Monaco. Who will come out on top in the eighth race of the season?

Welcome to our Monaco Grand Prix coverage

Welcome to Mail Sport’s live blog for what is set to be an entertaining Monaco Grand Prix.

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc will start on pole, with Oscar Piastri of McLaren in second and Carlos Sainz of Ferrari in third.

World champion Max Verstappen, meanwhile, is only sixth, while Lewis Hamilton is seventh.

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