George Russell comments on Ferrari's pace at Monaco Grand Prix
Motorsport.com • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 5, 2026, 4:55 PM
Last updated Jun 5, 2026

Mercedes F1 driver George Russell expressed confidence in Ferrari's pace during practice at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 5, 2026. He noted that Ferrari's performance reinforced their status as favorites for the weekend, driven by the strengths of their chassis and engine. The insights followed a competitive buildup where Mercedes and McLaren highlighted Ferrari's potential ahead of the event. The ongoing sessions will determine how each team adapts to the unique challenges of Monaco.
- •George Russell spoke on Ferrari's pace during Monaco Grand Prix practice.
- •Ferrari's chassis and engine strengths contribute to their favorite status.
- •Mercedes and McLaren had previously flagged Ferrari's potential.
- •Practice sessions continue ahead of race day at Monaco.
- 4:55 PMMotorsport.com — George Russell: Monaco F1 pace shows Ferrari hype "wasn't just chat"
"Mercedes F1 driver George Russell says Ferrari's practice pace at the Monaco Grand Prix has only reinforced their favourite status for the weekend. Mercedes and McLaren bombarded Ferrari as the pre-event favourite due to the excellent low-speed performance of its chassis paired with the strong torque delivery of its engine and its smaller turbocharger. Friday's running did little to dispel ...Keep reading
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