How Bearman played team role after harsh Monaco penalty, five drivers who could upset the Indy 500, and other big updates

How Bearman played team role after harsh Monaco penalty

Oliver Bearman said he was okay with helping his team after getting a “harsh” 10-place grid penalty for blocking Carlos Sainz in practice at Monaco. Even though he did well in practice, the penalty meant he would start near the back, so he decided to let his teammate Esteban Ocon have a better chance to do well. Bearman thought the penalty was unfair because he had little time to react and was trying to avoid a crash. Since he will start last, he plans to take big risks with his race strategy, maybe trying two pit stops to gain places.

Click here to read the full article by Jack Oliver Smith (motorsportweek.com)

‍

Five drivers who could upset the Indy 500

About 350,000 people will come to watch the 109th Indianapolis 500, and the local TV blackout will be lifted for the first time since 2016. Rookie Robert Shwartzman and his team will have a hard time because they didn’t practice much and have a bad pit crew, while Pato O’Ward looks like the favorite from the front row. Kyle Larson had two crashes and starts far back, and Kyle Kirkwood lost speed in qualifying, but both have shown they can be fast in practice. Josef Newgarden starts 32nd because of a penalty but has a strong car and pit crew, so he might still win even from the back.

Click here to read the full article by Jack Benyon (the-race.com)

‍

Pirelli breaks tradition with no Monaco strategy prediction

Pirelli broke from tradition by not providing its usual pre-race strategy prediction for the Monaco Grand Prix. This year, all drivers are required to make at least two pit stops and use three different tire sets with at least two compounds, a change meant to shake up the typically processional race. McLaren appears set to go with a Medium-Hard-Hard strategy, while Leclerc and Hamilton have slightly different tire allocations that still offer flexibility. Verstappen, with only one new hard and one new medium, may be forced to use the softs and could even attempt an extreme early pit-stop strategy.

Click here to read the full article by Jake Nichol (racingnews365.com)

‍

Strengths and weaknesses of every 2025 car

The opening seven races of the 2025 Formula 1 season revealed key strengths and flaws of all ten teams. Experts have assessed how each car performs under different conditions by analyzing data, talking with drivers, and observing races at tracks like Shanghai and Miami. This detailed review highlights how effectively each car has developed and adapted so far.

‍

Who knows Monaco best?

Oracle Red Bull Racing drivers face off against Visa Cash App RB, but this time, not on the track. Max Verstappen, Yuki Tsunoda, Liam Lawson, and Isack Hadjar go head-to-head in the ultimate Monaco Grand Prix quiz to see who knows the most about the iconic race. It turns out that Verstappen isn’t just fast on the track.