The 2021 Formula 1 season heads to the French Riviera this weekend for the Monaco Grand Prix as Mercedes and Red Bull take their fight for the championship into the fifth race of the season.
Monaco is one of the most iconic circuits of the F1 calendar, and Sir Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen look set to continue their title battle on the winding street track of the Principality.
Hamilton took home his third victory of the season last time out at the Spanish Grand Prix, and Red Bull will be looking to hit back as the gap between the two drivers at the top of the drivers' championship stands at 14 points.
The battle in the midfield should also be fascinating, with a group of teams including McLaren, Ferrari and Alpine all closely matched and looking to contend for podiums.
Here is everything you need to know about how to watch the 2021 F1 Monaco Grand Prix and more.
When is the Monaco Grand Prix?
The Monaco Grand Prix takes place on 23 May on the street circuit of the Principality.
How many laps is the Monaco Grand Prix?
The 2021 Monaco Grand Prix will take place over 78 laps.
What time does the Monaco Grand Prix start?
The 2021 Monaco Grand Prix will start at 14:00 BST/15:00 CET.
The start times for the race for various time zones are listed below:
What time does the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix start?
| Timezone | Race Start Time |
|---|---|
| Pacific Daylight Time | 6AM |
| Central Daylight Time | 8AM |
| Eastern Daylight Time | 9AM |
| Brasilia Standard Time | 10AM |
| Western Europe Summer Time/ British Summer Time | 2PM |
| Central European Time | 3PM |
| Eastern Europe Summer Time | 4PM |
| Gulf Standard Time | 5PM |
| India Standard Time | 6:30PM |
| Western Indonesia Time | 8PM |
| China Standard Time | 9PM |
| Korea/ Japan Standard Time | 10PM |
| Australian Eastern Standard Time | 11PM |
| New Zealand Standard Time | 1AM Monday 24 May |
How can I watch the Monaco Grand Prix?
In the United Kingdom, the Monaco Grand Prix will air live on Sky Sports F1. Coverage of the race will begin at 12:30 BST/ 13:30 CET.
Race highlights will be shown on Channel 4 on Sunday evening. The programme airs at 18:30 BST/19:30 CET. It will also be available to watch on the All 4 on-demand service.
Details of various broadcasters across different locations can be found below:
How can I watch the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix?
| Country | Broadcaster |
|---|---|
| UK and Ireland | Sky Sports F1/Channel 4 (Highlights) |
| United States | ESPN 2 |
| Canada | TSN/RDS |
| India | Star Sports Select 2/Hotstar (Online) |
| Australia | Fox Sports |
| South Africa | Supersport |
Another way to view the Monaco Grand Prix is through F1 TV, F1's own digital streaming platform that helps you get inside the pit lane while accessing real-time statistics and timing, along with historical content.
Users can live stream every track session for every one of the Grand Prix, along with access to all the onboard cameras and team radios for your favourite drivers. In addition to Formula 1 content, you can also get F2, F3 and Porsche Supercup content as well.
Click here to find out more here.
Can I listen to the Monaco Grand Prix on the radio?
There will be live coverage of the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix on BBC Radio 5 Live Sports Extra. Coverage begins at 14:00 BST/15:00 CET.
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