F1 LIVE: Lewis Hamilton unhappy at Monaco rain delay as Red Bull reveal how Sergio Perez can land new contract

Sergio Perez triumphed in a chaotic and thrilling Monaco Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc’s dreams of winning on home soil were shattered by his flat-footed Ferrari team. Leclerc navigated a rain-hit start - delayed by more than an hour following a deluge of rain just a dozen minutes before the lights were due to go out on Formula One’s most famous race - to control the early stages.

But the Monegasque’s race fell apart when Ferrari’s strategy was exposed by Red Bull. Perez moved from third to first in the switch from wet to slick rubber, with Leclerc’s team-mate Carlos Sainz second and world champion Max Verstappen third. Leclerc crossed the line in fourth, one place ahead of George Russell with Lando Norris sixth.

Lewis Hamilton started eight and finished in the same position, while Mick Schumacher walked away unharmed from a crash which saw his Haas machinery sensationally split in two. Following a frenetic climax, Perez finished just 1.1 seconds ahead of Sainz with the top four covered by less than three seconds. Follow live news and reaction from the Monaco Grand Prix below:

Formula 1 news

• Lewis Hamilton unhappy at Monaco Grand Prix rain delay

• Christian Horner reveals how Sergio Perez can land new Red Bull contract

• ‘We cannot do that’: Charles Leclerc angry after Ferrari’s Monaco GP mistakes

• Mick Schumacher walks away from shocking Monaco GP crash which split Haas F1 car

Christian Horner reveals Sergio Perez requirements to land new Red Bull contract

13:15 , Jack Rathborn

Red Bull team principal says Sergio Perez just needs to keep “doing what he’s doing” in order to bag a new contract.

Perez current deal runs out at the conclusion of the 2022 season but he is racing well and it could see him continue at the team. He most recently won the Monaco Grand Prix but he also played a key part in Max Verstappen’s world title win in 2021.

When asked what Perez needs to do to stay at Red Bull Horner said: “He just needs to keep doing what he’s doing. He’s doing a great job, we are very happy with him. He’s driven extremely well so far this year.

“The delta between him and Max [Verstappen], as you know, has diminished significantly compared to last season. I think he’s happier in the car. He’s achieved that fantastic pole position already in Jeddah this year.

Christian Horner reveals Sergio Perez requirements to land new Red Bull contract

F1 chiefs defend Monaco Grand Prix start decision after driver criticism

13:00 , Jack Rathborn

Formula 1 governing body the FIA have been forced to defend their decisions at the Monaco Grand Prix after criticism from drivers.

The race was delayed for over an hour due to weather conditions and then was red flagged after Mick Schumacher crashed. It meant only 64 of the 77 laps were raced and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton criticised race director Eduardo Freitas’ decision to delay when it was only “drizzling”.

“We are Formula One drivers, so that is definitely not a good reason,” Hamilton said. “I was like ‘let’s go’ when it was just drizzling a little bit at the beginning. We will talk about it in the drivers’ briefing but we should have started the race.”

The FIA said the decision was taken as the practice and qualifying sessions were dry and that they also had issues with power outages after the downpour.

F1 chiefs defend Monaco Grand Prix start decision after driver criticism

Team Principal Guenther Steiner unhappy over Mick Schumacher’s Monaco crash

12:50 , Jack Rathborn

Haas Team Principal Guenther Steiner is unhappy over Mick Schumacher’s Monaco crash, insisting the team must ‘move forward’.

“I’m feeling alright,” said Schumacher. “Obviously it’s very annoying. I think in terms of pace we were definitely there, it’s just a matter of keeping it on track, and unfortunately I wasn’t able to do that.

“The pace felt strong, and it felt like we were able to attack and push. We just ended up being a little too wide, which is maybe a matter of 10cm at the end, and that was enough to lose all grip that you thought you had. And unfortunately the result is as it happened.”

F1: Sergio Perez revels in Monaco glory

12:35 , Jack Rathborn

“It’s a dream come true,” said Sergio Perez. “As a driver you dream of winning here. After your home race I think there is no other more special race to win. To do it and the way we did it, we made it a bit harder for us at the end... With the graining I had, to not make any mistakes, bring it home – keeping Carlos behind wasn’t easy.

“I’m for sure very, very happy. I was running today a Pedro Rodriguez helmet, I’m sure up there he is super proud of what we have achieved together in the sport.”

Monaco Grand Prix: Perez takes in victory in Monte-Carlo

12:20 , Jack Rathborn

It was an emotional day for Checo!

Sergio Perez delivered the goods, propelling himself back into the title picture in the process.

The Mexican is acquiring thousands of fans each week.

Lando Norris admits Monaco Grand Prix was ‘scary’ and ‘nerve-wracking’ experience

12:05 , Jack Rathborn

Lando Norris said the Monaco Grand Prix was a “scary” and “nerve-wracking” experience due to the wet conditions.

The race was delayed by over an hour due to the poor weather and the track was still damp when the race finally got underway.

Norris managed a sixth-place finish but admitted it was difficult to drive aggressively due to the fear of making a mistake.

“I can’t describe how tough driving a Formula 1 car is in really wet conditions around this circuit,” he told Sky Sports F1. “It’s one of the most nerve-wracking, scary things I’ve ever done in my life.

“It’s so tough. You know you want to push because you know other people can make mistakes but when you think like that, that’s also when you start to make a mistake.”

Lando Norris admits Monaco Grand Prix was ‘scary’ and ‘nerve-wracking’ experience

Monaco Grand Prix should not take place in F1 for granted, Toto Wolff claims

11:48 , Jack Rathborn

Mercedes boss Toto Wolff says Monaco should not take its place on the Formula One calendar for granted.

As it stands, Sergio Perez’s drive to victory on Sunday, will be the last on Monte Carlo’s famous streets unless a new deal is agreed.

F1’s American owners Liberty Media, and the Automobile Club de Monaco, remain locked in discussions.

Toto Wolff tells Monaco not to take place in F1 for granted

Fernando Alonso explains how Lewis Hamilton cost Esteban Ocon points at Monaco Grand Prix

11:13 , Jack Rathborn

Fernando Alonso says Lewis Hamilton cost Esteban Ocon points at the Monaco Grand Prix after the pair collided.

The coming together between Hamilton and Ocon gave the Alpine driver a five-second time penalty and when Alonso heard he stepped up the pace to try and help out his teammate. But Hamilton, who was behind Alonso but in front of Ocon, didn’t push the same which meant Ocon didn’t go faster to make up for the penalty.

“We had to do a lot of tyre management,” said Alonso. “We had some concerns that the yellow tyres (medium) could grain a lot on our car, and the first 10 or 15 laps I took care of the tyres a lot.

“After that I pushed again when they told me Esteban had to make a five-second gap, but at that point Hamilton didn’t want to push, hold Esteban at the back – yeah, disappointing.”

Alonso explains how Hamilton cost Ocon points at Monaco Grand Prix

Christian Horner reveals Sergio Perez requirements to land new Red Bull contract

10:25 , Jack Rathborn

Red Bull team principal says Sergio Perez just needs to keep “doing what he’s doing” in order to bag a new contract.

Perez current deal runs out at the conclusion of the 2022 season but he is racing well and it could see him continue at the team. He most recently won the Monaco Grand Prix but he also played a key part in Max Verstappen’s world title win in 2021.

When asked what Perez needs to do to stay at Red Bull Horner said: “He just needs to keep doing what he’s doing. He’s doing a great job, we are very happy with him. He’s driven extremely well so far this year.

“The delta between him and Max [Verstappen], as you know, has diminished significantly compared to last season. I think he’s happier in the car. He’s achieved that fantastic pole position already in Jeddah this year.

Christian Horner reveals Sergio Perez requirements to land new Red Bull contract

F1 chiefs defend Monaco Grand Prix start decision after driver criticism

10:10 , Jack Rathborn

Formula 1 governing body the FIA have been forced to defend their decisions at the Monaco Grand Prix after criticism from drivers.

The race was delayed for over an hour due to weather conditions and then was red flagged after Mick Schumacher crashed. It meant only 64 of the 77 laps were raced and seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton criticised race director Eduardo Freitas’ decision to delay when it was only “drizzling”.

“We are Formula One drivers, so that is definitely not a good reason,” Hamilton said. “I was like ‘let’s go’ when it was just drizzling a little bit at the beginning. We will talk about it in the drivers’ briefing but we should have started the race.”

The FIA said the decision was taken as the practice and qualifying sessions were dry and that they also had issues with power outages after the downpour.

F1 chiefs defend Monaco Grand Prix start decision after driver criticism

Seven F1 teams could pull out of races because of budget cap, Christian Horner claims

09:55 , Jack Rathborn

Red Bull team principal Christian Horner has warned as many as seven teams may have to pull out of races this season to meet Formula ‘s budget cap.

The cap has fallen to £111 million in the 2022 season compared to the £115m in 2021. Horner says the governing body the FIA should increase the budget to reflect inflation rises and that they have a “duty of care” to ensure the teams can finish the campaign.

“Seven of the teams would probably need to miss the last four races to come within the cap this year,’ he said, as perBBC Sport. “It’s not just about the big teams. It’s teams in the middle of the field who are really struggling with inflationary issues. The FIA has a duty of care. I know they are taking it seriously.

Seven F1 teams could pull out of races because of budget cap, Christian Horner claims

How to get the perfect Monaco Grand Prix photo: ‘To get on the Ritz-Carlton roof you need a supreme plan’

09:41 , Jack Rathborn

Through the lens of a photographer, some F1 tracks are inescapably ugly. Silverstone, for instance, is an old RAF airfield that’s flat and featureless like a grey desert, broken up by patches of grass as if someone once tried to spruce it up a bit. Others are irresistibly beautiful, like Austria’s Red Bull Ring, a track swaddled by forest, with sweeping bends which seem to rise into the Alps behind them.

Blags, bribes and bit of luck: How to get the perfect Monaco GP photo

Christian Horner reveals how Sergio Perez can land new Red Bull contract

09:00 , Jack Rathborn

Red Bull boss Christian Horner has revealed what Sergio Perez must do to retain his seat with the team in 2023.

“He just needs to keep doing what he’s doing,” Horner said in Monaco last weekend.

“He’s doing a great job, we are very happy with him. He’s driven extremely well so far this year.

“The delta between him and Max [Verstappen], as you know, has diminished significantly compared to last season. I think he’s happier in the car. He’s achieved that fantastic pole position already in Jeddah this year.

“He’s driven some great races and is a team player. I don’t think there’s anyone better in the pit lane. So he’s doing a great job, he needs to keep doing what he’s doing and then talks should hopefully be reasonably straightforward.”

Mick Schumacher walks away from shocking Monaco GP crash which split Haas F1 car

08:50 , Jack Rathborn

Mick Schumacher walked away from a shocking crash at Sunday’s Monaco Grand Prix which left his Haas car split in two pieces.

Schumacher had just passed the swimming pool in the final section of the circuit when he lost control in wet conditions and spun into the barriers.

The impact ripped off the back portion of his car and the passing drivers who followed were quick to radio into their teams and ask if Schumacher was OK.

Mick Schumacher walks away from shocking Monaco GP crash which split Haas F1 car

Ferrari reveal Monaco mistakes to cost Charles Leclerc home victory

08:22 , Jack Rathborn

Ferrari team principal Mattia Binotto has detailed the mistakes that cost Charles Leclerc victory at a home Monaco Grand Prix.

The Italian said: “First, we need to admit that if you are leading the race and you finish in fourth position, we may have done something wrong. So, we certainly made mistakes in our judgements and we made mistakes in our calls.

“The first was underestimating the pace of the intermediate [tyre] and the gap we had to the other cars in terms of track position. It’s something we need to look at.

“We’ve had our briefing with the drivers, we went through it, we had discussions, tried to understand, but believe me, it was quite a complicated one. It was not an obvious one but certainly we made a mistake.

“We made a mistake as well because we should have called him earlier, at least a lap earlier, or if not, we should have stayed out and stayed on the wet to protect the position then maybe switching directly to the dry.

“That main mistake is straightforward. What was the process that took us to that? It will take some more time to look at it and have a clear explanation.”

‘We cannot do that’: Charles Leclerc angry after Ferrari’s Monaco GP mistakes

08:12 , Jack Rathborn

Charles Leclerc raged at his Ferrari team after their mistakes cost him the Monaco Grand Prix.

The star, racing in his home city, had pole position and led the race until Ferrari told him to pit for a tyre change. However, the team changed their mind at the last moment - but by the time they told Leclerc, who was looking to regain the driver standing lead, he had already boxed.

“No words,” Leclerc said over the radio in reaction after the race. “The season is long, but we cannot do that.” Leclerc finished in fourth with direct rival Max Verstappen claiming third and the defending champion’s Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez claiming the win.

‘We cannot do that’: Charles Leclerc angry after Ferrari’s Monaco GP mistakes

Sergio Perez celebrates chaotic and thrilling Monaco Grand Prix win for Red Bull

08:07 , Jack Rathborn

Sergio Perez won a chaotic and thrilling Monaco Grand Prix as Charles Leclerc’s dreams of winning on home soil were shattered by his flat-footed Ferrari team.

Leclerc navigated a rain-hit start – delayed by more than an hour following a deluge of rain just a dozen minutes before the lights were due to go out on Formula One’s most famous race – to control the early stages.

But the Monegasque’s race fell apart when Ferrari’s strategy was exposed by Red Bull. Perez moved from third to first in the switch from wet to slick rubber, with Leclerc’s teammate Carlos Sainz second and world champion Max Verstappen third.

Leclerc crossed the line in fourth, one place ahead of George Russell with Lando Norris sixth.

Sergio Perez celebrates chaotic and thrilling Monaco Grand Prix win for Red Bull