One of the most iconic races of the F1 calendar is almost upon us, with drivers gearing up to take on the Monaco Grand Prix. The 2024 season has already provided a bunch of entertaining races, with Max Verstappen already proving that last year’s triumph was far from a fluke. He’s been amassing wins and podiums for fun, with Sergio Pérez being the only real competition for him so far this season.
However, as is often the case, the Monaco Grand Prix can go a long way in turning the tides of the F1 table. In this article, we take a look at the current standings, share details about the race, and share betting predictions for the 2024 Monaco Grand Prix!
2024 F1 Points Standings Ahead of Monaco Grand Prix
So that we can establish the current form of the drivers before entering Monaco, let’s start by taking a look at the F1 point standings ahead of the big race! Keep in mind that the table below only includes F1 drivers that have picked up at least one point so far in 2024.
| Position | Driver | Points | Constructor |
| 1 | M. Verstappen | 161 | Red Bull |
| 2 | C. Leclerc | 113 | Ferrari |
| 3 | S. Pérez | 107 | Red Bull |
| 4 | L. Norris | 101 | McClaren |
| 5 | C. Sainz Jr. | 93 | Ferrari |
| 6 | O. Piastri | 53 | McClaren |
| 7 | G. Russell | 44 | Mercedes |
| 8 | L. Hamilton | 35 | Mercedes |
| 9 | F. Alonso | 33 | Aston Martin |
| 10 | Y. Tsunoda | 15 | RB |
| 11 | L. Stroll | 11 | Aston Martin |
| 12 | O. Bearman | 6 | Ferrari |
| 13 | N. Hülkenberg | 6 | Haas |
| 14 | D. Ricciardo | 5 | RB |
Monaco Grand Prix Predictions and Best Bets
Who is favoured to win Monaco Grand Prix?
While the Monaco Grand Prix is usually a very competitive race, everyone will have their eyes on one driver in particular this year, with expectations of him lifting the trophy.
Best Bet: Max Verstappen To Win
Of course, the man that everyone will be watching is Max Verstappen, who is an overwhelming favourite to finish the Monaco Grand Prix in first. He’s fresh off a victory at the Japanese Grand Prix, while also being victorious at both the Saudi Arabian and Bahrain Grand Prix, as well.
The Circuit de Monaco also doesn’t pose a problem for Verstappen, as it features a lap distance of just 2 miles and comes with plenty of tight corners. It’s commonly referred to as the ‘Ultimate Test of Driving Skills’ which also plays into the hands of Max, due to him simply being the top driver in the F1 currently.
Value Bet: Carlos Sainz Jr
A potential value bet to look out for could be Carlos Sainz Jr to shock the world and win the Monaco Grand Prix 2024. He’s started to pick up form as of recent, winning the Australian Prix, albeit in the absence of Verstappen.
One thing that could benefit Carlos is that this course works in the favour of drivers who like to get out in front. He’s proven that he can do this in the past, spending the majority of the 2024 Australian Grand Prix in first. There isn’t a lot of overtaking in the Circuit de Monaco due to how tight the track is, so Carlos Sainz Jr looks to be the best of the underdogs.
Other Racers To Consider
While Max Verstappen is seemingly driving in easy mode when compared to the rest of the pack, upsets do happen. In fact, many experts in the world of F1 think that Monaco is the place for major shocks to occur, based on the short laps and how tight some of the corners are.
Due to this, there are a variety of other options for punters to consider, should Verstappen not do what everyone expects. In addition to Carlos Sainz Jr, other racers to look out for include:
- Sergio Perez
- Charles Leclerc
- Fernando Alonso
- Lewis Hamilton
- Lando Norris
Who Won The Monaco Grand Prix In 2023?
Incidentally, the favourite for the 2024 iteration of the Monaco Grand Prix was also successful in 2023. He had an impressive pole lap and overcame a rain shower to claim the victory for Red Bull. To add to this feat, he finished almost 30 seconds faster than Fernando Alonso, followed by Esteban Ocon and Lewis Hamilton, in that order.
Here’s a look at the final results from last year’s iteration of the Monaco Grand Prix:
| Position | Driver | Time |
| 1 | M. Verstappen | 1:48:51.980 |
| 2 | F. Alonso | +27.921 seconds |
| 3 | E. Ocon | +36.990 seconds |
| 4 | L. Hamilton | +39.062 seconds |
| 5 | G. Russell | +56.284 seconds |
| 6 | C. Leclerc | +61.890 seconds |
| 7 | P. Gasly | +62.362 seconds |
| 8 | C. Sainz Jr. | +63.391 seconds |
| 9 | L. Norris | +1 Lap |
| 10 | O. Piastri | +1 Lap |
What Time is The Grand Prix in Monaco?
The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix will get started at 2:00 pm GMT on Sunday the 26th of May. It will be contested at the Circuit de Monaco, and Max Verstappen is the current defending champion of the track.
With that being said, the practice races and qualifying will also be closely followed by spectators and people who have bet on the Monaco Grand Prix:
- Practice Race 1 – Friday the 24th of May from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm GMT
- Practice Race 2 – Friday the 24th of May from 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm GMT
- Practice Race 3 -Saturday the 25th of May from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm GMT
- Qualifying Race – Saturday the 25th of May from 3:00 pm to 4:00 pm GMT
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