McLaren on red alert as Lewis Hamilton hunts Monaco Grand Prix glory

Ahead of the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix, McLaren's Lando Norris and team principal Andrea Stella have identified Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton as the favourites, with bookmakers also backing Ferrari due to the SF-26's strength in low-speed corners. Hamilton arrives in strong form after finishing second at the Canadian Grand Prix, where he outperformed teammate Charles Leclerc, and is chasing his first win since 2019 at Monaco. Charles Leclerc, a three-time Monaco pole-sitter and race winner at his home circuit, provides a key internal challenge, while Ferrari have yet to claim a pole or race win in the 2026 season.