F1 2023: Grand Prix de Monaco

Last weekend, the F1 2023 season got its Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix dropped due to flooding in Northern Italy. Aware of the situation, Formula 1 did community outreach to those affected by the floods. With their good deeds done, it's back to business with the prestigious Monaco Grand Prix which was set hours before the biggest IndyCar event of the year, the Indy 500.

As the lights went out, the Monaco Grand Prix is on with Max Verstappen making his first strike with his pole position. 11 laps later, Carlos Sainz tries a move but sustained damage on the front wing of the car. As Verstappen continues to dominate, the weather turned gloomy in Lap 52 and things get wet for the drivers. As the race nears its climax, there's no stopping Verstappen now, especially Fernando Alonso and Esteban Ocon maintaining their podium positions.

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In the end, it's another Monaco Grand Prix win for Max Verstappen while Alonso finished 2nd and the Alpine driver Ocon made headlines with his third-place finish. Other finishers include Lewis Hamilton, George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Pierre Gasly.

After Monaco, Verstappen maintains his lead by 144 points, 39 points ahead of Sergio Perez, while Alonso's in third with 93 points.

The next race is Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya for the AWS Gran Premio De Espana this June 4th.