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The 2022 F1 season has been pure racing for the title. With six races completed, the Formula One drama is moving to the most prestigious F1 race, the Monaco GP. As usual, fans could expect thrilling and nail-biting moments from the upcoming race in the principality.

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The upcoming race would be another great battle between Ferrari and Red Bull. But after the Spanish GP last week, it seems Mercedes is also joining the fight. Further, it would be a neck-to-neck battle between home boy Charles Leclerc and reigning champion Max Verstappen.

The timings for the Monaco GP

The 2022 season is different, unlike other seasons, as the race in the principality would begin on Friday instead of the traditional Thursday. The race weekend in Monaco will kick off with the first two practice sessions on May 27.

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Date

Session

Time

Friday, May 27

Free Practice 1

2:00 PM (Local Time)

8:00 AM (Eastern Time)

9:30 PM (Australian Time)

Friday, May 27

Saturday, May 28 (Australia)

Free Practice 2

5:00 PM (Local Time)

11:00 AM (Eastern Time)

12:30 AM (Australian Time)

Saturday, May 28

Free Practice 3

1:00 PM (Local Time)

7:00 AM (Eastern Time)

8:30 PM (Australian Time)

Saturday, May 28

Qualifying

4:00 PM (Local Time)

10:00 AM (Eastern Time)

11:30 AM (Australian Time)

Sunday, May 29

Race

3:00 PM (Local Time)

9:00 AM (Eastern Time)

10:30 AM (Australian Time)

Where to watch the race in Monaco?

All the Formula One action in the principality in Monaco will be broadcasted live by various media outlets in different parts of the corners. So, let’s find out where to go to witness the thrilling race this weekend.

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Country

TV Channel

United States

ESPN

Australia

Fox Sports

India

Star Sports/Hotstar

Spain

DAZN, Telecinco

Japan

DAZN

Netherlands

Viaplay

United Kingdom

Sky Sports

Charles Leclerc vs. Max Verstappen in 2022 once again

This season, Leclerc and Verstappen are the main rivals for the drivers’ championship title. The Ferrari prodigy led the championship title until he got a DNF in Spain last week, and Max won the race to take the lead.

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So, the upcoming race in the principality will be a clash between the two once more. The Red Bull driver would try to increase the gap between him and Leclerc to defend his title. Meanwhile, the Monaco GP would be a home race for Charles, so he would be more motivated to win the race aside from taking back his lead.

READ MORE: “I’ve Never Had Much Luck”: Charles Leclerc Opens Up on Poor Monaco GP Run

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Let’s look forward to the F1 action in the street circuit of Monaco this week. What do you expect from the seventh race of the ongoing season?

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