It's that time of year again as F1 heads for its most famous race - the Monaco Grand Prix.
This year, there is a potential joker as the drivers will be required to make two pit-stops during the race in a bid to try and add some jeopardy into what has been a dull race at times in the past.
Oscar Piastri heads into the weekend as the championship leader, with Lando Norris and Max Verstappen both within striking distance, as Charles Leclerc returns to his home streets as a Monaco winner for the first time after his 2024 success.
Can he or team-mate Lewis Hamilton spring a surprise and overcome Ferrari's lack of pace this weekend? We will get our first clues in 60 minutes of Free Practice 1!
You can follow all the action in our dedicated live blog below, with live timing also available!
Free practice 1 - Monaco
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