F1 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP 2024 Monaco Grand Prix Formula One’s blue riband race offers few overtaking opportunities, so grid position – via a good qualifying round – is critical MAY 26: Monaco, Monte Carlo CIRCUIT DE MONACO Timing sector 1 2 DRS detection DRS 3 Distance: 78 laps – 260.286km 2023 PODIUM 1 Max Verstappen Red Bull 2 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin 3 Esteban Ocon Alpine KING OF MONACO McLaren will run in bespoke livery – inspired by colours of Senna’s helmet – in Monaco to honour team’s most successful driver, 30 years after his death at Imola in 1994 Most wins: Ayrton Senna, 6 (1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993) Lap record: Lewis Hamilton, 1:12.909 (2021) Fastest lap 2023: Lewis Hamilton, 1:15.650 Team spirit: Wins by constructor McLaren 15 Ferrari 9 Red Bull 7 Lotus 7 Mercedes 5 BRM 5 Other 21 McLaren’s key upgrades enabling Lando Norris (left) to challenge dominance of championship leader Max Verstappen Sources: FIA, Autosport Pictures: McLaren, Getty Images © GRAPHIC NEWS