F1 NATION: Are Ferrari favourites to win in Monte Carlo? It’s our Monaco GP preview

Tom Clarkson is joined by former F1 driver Jolyon Palmer and IndyCar race winner James Hinchcliffe to look ahead to this weekend’s Monaco Grand Prix in the latest episode of the F1 Nation podcast.

After Canada, Lewis Hamilton said he thinks Ferrari will be strong in Monaco. So, could this be the first Grand Prix of 2026 that Mercedes don’t win? Are Ferrari the favourites in Monte Carlo?

Jolyon, Hinch and Tom discuss the Scuderia’s chances and what mindset Charles Leclerc is in before his home race, after describing Canada as the “most difficult weekend of my Formula 1 career”.

With Kimi Antonelli looking for a fifth win in a row to extend his 43-point championship lead, where has he made a step forward in 2026? And do we need to rethink how we view George Russell’s performances against his Mercedes team mate?

The guys also react to the announcement that Gucci will become Alpine’s title sponsor in 2027, and we look back in the archives to commemorate Jolyon’s first F1 race in Monaco 10 years ago.

To hear the latest on all the biggest talking points from the race weekend, hit go on the audio player above or click here to listen to the latest episode on your preferred podcasting platform.

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