Formula 1 qualifying results: Starting grid for 2021 Monaco Grand Prix

Joe Rivera

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The stage for the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix is set. 

Originally scheduled to start Sunday from the first grid box, the Ferrari driver had issues with his gearbox entering the GP, forcing him into an incredibly unfortunate DNS.

Verstappen had an opportunity to upend Leclerc at the end of the session before Leclerc's untimely crash to red flag the session.

In all, seven different teams are represented in the top 10 heading into Sunday's return to Monte Carlo, the first time the race is being run since that 2019 season.

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Monaco, as always, is one of the trickiest, most exciting tracks to navigate during the F1 season. Free practice sessions before qualifying proved just that, with several wrecks happening over the course of the three practice sessions. Mick Schumacher wiped out in Practice 3, the only driver who didn't post a quali lap entering Sunday.

Here's how they'll line up on Sunday for F1's marquee event:

Formula 1 starting lineup for 2021 Monaco Grand Prix

After Leclerc had issues with his gearbox, he will not start Sunday's race after morning issues. He secured pole position on Saturday, but mechanical issues forced him out prior to the start on Sunday.

Max Verstappen, starting from second, will pace the pack.

PositionDriver (Team)
1.Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
2.Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3.Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes)
4.Carlos Sainz (Ferrari)
5.Lando Norris (McLaren)
6.Pierre Gasly (AlphaTauri)
7.Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)
8.Sebastian Vettel (Aston Martin)
9.Sergio Perez (Red Bull)
10.Antonio Giovinazzi (Alfa Romeo)
11.Esteban Ocon (Alpine)
12.Daniel Ricciardo (McLaren)
13.Lance Stroll (Aston Martin)
14.Kimi Raikkonen (Alfa Romeo)
15.George Russell (Williams)
16.Yuki Tsunoda (AlphaTauri)
17.Fernando Alonso (Alpine)
18.Nicholas Latifi (Williams)
19.Nikita Mazepin (Haas)
DNQMick Schumacher (Haas)

What channel is the F1 race on Sunday?

  • Race: Monaco Grand Prix
  • Date: Sunday, May 23, 2021
  • TV channel: ESPN
  • Live stream: WatchESPN, fuboTV

The ESPN family of networks will broadcast all 2021 F1 races in the United States using Sky Sports' feed, with a few races heading to ABC later in the season.

In addition, ESPN Deportes serves as the exclusive Spanish-language home for all 2021 F1 races in the U.S.

What time does the F1 race start on Sunday?

  • Date: Sunday, May 23
  • Start time: 9 a.m. ET

The 9 a.m. ET start time for Sunday's race means the 2021 Monaco GP will start at 3:00 p.m. local time. The on-the-hour start time means lights out will likely take place around just after 9 a.m. ESPN's pre-race show usually airs in the hour prior to the start of the race.

Below is the complete TV schedule for the weekend's F1 events at the Monaco GP. All times are Eastern.

Date Event Time TV channel
Thursday, May 20Practice 15:30 a.m.ESPNU
Thursday, April 20Practice 29 a.m.ESPNU
Saturday, May 22Practice 36 a.m.ESPN2
Saturday, May 22Qualifying9 a.m.ESPN2
Sunday, May 23Race9 a.m.ESPN

Formula 1 live stream for Monaco Grand Prix

For those who don't have a cable or satellite subscription, there are four major OTT TV streaming options that carry ESPN — fuboTV, Sling, Hulu, YouTubeTV and AT&T Now. Of the four, Hulu and YouTubeTV offer free trial options.Formula 1 live stream for Abu Dhabi Grand Prix

Below are links to each.

For those who do have a cable or satellite subscription but are not in front of a TV, Formula 1 races in 2021 can be streamed live via phones, tablets and other devices on the ESPN app with authentication.

Formula 1 schedule 2021

Formula 1 returns in 2021 with a zaftig 23 race schedule, starting with the Bahrain Grand Prix on March 28, and concluding with the customary Abu Dhabi Grand Prix on Dec. 12.

The Canadian GP would be canned as the country continues to wrangle coronavirus issues, with F1 adding the Styrian GP in its stead. The French GP moves up a week.

The Portuguese Grand Prix returns for its second-consecutive running after a 22-year absence. Also making its debut this year is the Saudi Arabian Grand Prix taking pace on the Jeddah Street Circuit, scheduled for December.

All times Eastern.

DateRaceCourseStart timeTV channelWinner
March 28Bahrain Grand PrixBahrain International Circuit11 a.m.ESPN2Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes
April 18Emilia Romagna Grand PrixAutodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari9 a.m.TBDMax Verstappen, Red Bull
May 2Portuguese Grand PrixAlgarve International Circuit10 a.m.ESPNLewis Hamilton, Mercedes
May 9Spanish Grand PrixCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya9 a.m.ESPNLewis Hamilton, Mercedes
May 23Monaco Grand PrixCircuit de Monaco9 a.m.ESPN2TBD
June 6Azerbaijan Grand PrixBaku City Circuit8 a.m.ESPNTBD
June 13French Grand PrixCircuit Paul Ricard9 a.m.ESPN2TBD
June 27Styrian Grand PrixRed Bull Ring9 a.m.ESPNTBD
July 4Austrian Grand PrixRed Bull Ring9 a.m.ESPNTBD
July 18British Grand PrixSilverstone Circuit10 a.m.ESPNTBD
Aug. 1Hungarian Grand PrixHungaroring9 a.m.ESPNTBD
Aug. 29Belgian Grand PrixCircuit de Spa-Francorchamps9 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Sept. 5Dutch Grand PrixCircuit Zandvoort9 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Sept. 12Italian Grand PrixAutodromo Nazionale di Monza9 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Sept. 26Russian Grand PrixSochi Autodrom8 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Oct. 3Singapore Grand PrixMarina Bay Street Circuit8 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Oct. 10Japanese Grand PrixSuzuka International Racing Course1 a.m.ESPN2TBD
Oct. 24United States Grand PrixCircuit of the Americas3 p.m.ABCTBD
Oct. 31Mexico City Grand PrixAutodromo Hermanos Rodriguez3 p.m.ABCTBD
Nov. 7Brazilian Grand PrixAutodromo Jose Carlos PaceNoonESPN2TBD
Nov. 21Australian Grand PrixAlbert Park Circuit1 a.m.ESPN NewsTBD
Dec. 5Saudi Arabian Grand PrixJeddah Street Circuit11 p.m.ESPN2TBD
Dec. 12Abu Dhabi Grand PrixYas Marina Circuit8 a.m.ESPN2TBD

Joe Rivera