One of the most iconic F1 races, the Monaco Grand Prix, returns for the 2026 edition on Sunday. The race will take place on the street circuit in Monte Carlo.

Kimi Antonelli delivered a stunning qualifying performance to claim pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday. The 19-year-old Mercedes driver posted a lap of 1m12.051s in the final moments of Q3 to go fastest by just 0.043 seconds over Max Verstappen.

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This helped him secure his fourth pole from the last five rounds and tighten his grip on the championship lead in the process. He is currently at the top of the leaderboard with 131 points while Mercedes teammate George Russell is placed second.

Mercedes leads the team standings with 219 points.

How to watch F1 for free in India: Monaco Grand Prix live stream, TV channel

Here’s how to watch the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix live from India:

TV channel: NALive stream: FanCode, F1 TV

There are no regular telecasts of Formula 1 races in India via any TV channel, however you can watch the live stream of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix via the FanCode app or website.

Should you prefer watching a more detailed coverage, you could select the F1 TV Pro coverage available via FanCode.

F1 TV essentially provides F1 fans with some of the best options of F1 race coverage including live F1 races, highlights, documentaries, and more. It also provides free trial for certain packages.

Monaco Grand Prix 2026 start time

The 2026 Monaco Grand Prix will be held at the Circuit de Monaco in Monte Carlo on Sunday, June 7, and its starting time is 6:30 p.m. IST.

F1 race schedule 2026DateGrand PrixTrackMar 6-8Australian Grand PrixAlbert Park CircuitMar 13-15Chinese Grand Prix*Shanghai International CircuitMar 27-29Japanese Grand PrixSuzuka CircuitCancelledBahrain Grand PrixBahrain International CircuitCancelledSaudi Arabian Grand PrixJeddah Corniche CircuitMay 1-3Miami Grand Prix*Miami International AutodromeMay 22-24Canadian Grand Prix*Circuit Gilles VilleneuveJun 5-7Monaco Grand PrixCircuit de MonacoJun 12-14Spanish Grand PrixCircuit de Barcelona-CatalunyaJun 26-28Austrian Grand PrixRed Bull RingJul 3-5British Grand Prix*Silverstone CircuitJul 17-19Belgian Grand PrixCircuit de Spa-FrancorchampsJul 24-26Hungarian Grand PrixHungaroringAug 21-23Dutch Grand Prix*Circuit ZandvoortSep 4-6Italian Grand PrixMonza CircuitSep 11-13Spanish Grand PrixMadrid street circuitSep 25-27Azerbaijan Grand PrixBaku City CircuitOct 9-11Singapore Grand Prix*Marina Bay Street CircuitOct 23-25United States Grand PrixCircuit of the AmericasOct 30-Nov 1Mexico City Grand PrixAutódromo Hermanos RodríguezNov 6-8São Paulo Grand PrixInterlagos CircuitNov 19-21Las Vegas Grand PrixLas Vegas Strip CircuitNov 27-29Qatar Grand PrixLusail International CircuitDec 4-6Abu Dhabi Grand PrixYas Marina Circuit

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