How the 2023 F1 Monaco Grand Prix unfolded

Verstappen is now 8.4s clear of Alonso. Ocon, Sainz, Hamilton, Leclerc, Gasly, Russell, Tsunoda and Norris.

He overtakes Albon into the hairpin for 13th.

A beautiful move from Magnussen on Sargeant into Mirabeau. 

LAP 13/78

Sainz's front end plate has fallen off but the Ferrari driver is staying out on track#MonacoGP#F1pic.twitter.com/iodhZ99SaM

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Verstappen is 5.7s clear of Alonso. Ocon, Sainz, Hamilton, Leclerc, Gasly, Russell, Tsunoda and Norris.

Alonso: "Maybe puncture on the left-right."

He's told there's no puncture and he's good to continue. 

Sainz: "I think he moved a bit late under braking, to be honest."

He stays out with his damaged front wing. He will want to continue as if he has to make a pit stop, his race would be ruined.

Sainz hit the back of Ocon into the Nouvelle Chicane on Lap 12. 

"It's all about the left-rear, we're happy to use the fronts to protect the rears," Alonso is instructed. 

Perez is now in DRS range of Stroll ahead - will we see an overtake today? 

FIA confirm "no further investigation" for incorrect starting location.

Verstappen, Alonso, Ocon, Sainz, Hamilton, Leclerc, Gasly, Russell, Tsunoda, Norris, Piastri, de Vries, Albon, Bottas, Sargeant. Magnussen, Stroll, Perez, Zhou and Hulkenberg.

He was 1.8s faster than Perez on the last lap. Interesting to see how this early pit stop plays out.

He's been given a five-second time penalty for causing a collision on the opening lap.

Perez is running around two seconds faster than race leader Verstappen.

The Brit is being investigated by the stewards for "incorrect starting location" - could be a penalty here.

Stroll has dropped down to 17th after contact with Hulkenberg on the opening lap.

He reported over team radio: "I've got damage and a puncture."

Perez, Zhou and Hulkenberg all come into pits for hard tyres - they will likely go to the end.

Could be a good strategy from Red Bull.

Verstappen leads into Turn 1 ahead of Alonso, Ocon, Sainz, Hamilton, Leclerc, Gasly, Russell, Tsunoda and Norris.

Verstappen leads the pack away for the formation lap.

Verstappen, Alonso, Ocon, Sainz, Hamilton, Leclerc, Gasly, Russell, Tsunoda. Norris, Piastri, de Vries, Albon, Stroll, Bottas, Sargeant, Magnussen, Hulkenberg, Zhou and Perez.

#F1#BBCF1#MONACOGP RACE: 15 mins to race start, with air temp 25.7C & track 45.7C. Light wind from the south. Dry; showers/thunderstorms over mountains 20-30km north of Monaco continue to show signs of fading as they move south. Consequently, FIA official risk of rain is 20%

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