F1 Notes: Monaco Rain, Mercedes Expansion, Hamilton And Leclerc Contracts, And More

A daily round-up to keep you updated on F1 when you're too busy.

The Monaco Grand Prix will be taking place this weekend with the on-track action kicking off on Friday. 

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was unfortunately cancelled last week due to the awful flooding in the area so fans are excited to see the racing come back again. 

There has been a lot of speculation over driver contracts as we have headed into the race week along with Williams and Gulf teasing some big incoming news, and Mercedes revealing big plans for expansion. 

Here is everything you need to catch up on.

• Stefano Domenicali Addresses Max Verstappen's Retirement Threat Amid Ongoing Changes
• F1 Rumour: Ferrari Set To Offer Lewis Hamilton Eye-Watering Contract
• Lewis Hamilton Champions Yuki Tsunoda After Emilia Romagna Charity Efforts
• Stefano Domenicali Responds To Driver Backlash - "Part Of A Broader Picture"
• Gulf And Williams Promise Something Special For Monaco Grand Prix
• Mercedes Unveils Major £70 Million Brackley Campus Redevelopment Plans
• Alex Albon Pinpoints Issues In New Regulation Cars - "Further Away From Their Intention"
• Charles Leclerc And Ferrari Shoot Down Team Move Rumours With Contract Negotiations
• Monaco Grand Prix Could Be Mayhem As Chaotic Weather Conditions Predicted
• Lando Norris Causes Hilarious Mayhem In Max Verstappen's Charity Livestream

F1 Guides

• F1: How And Where To Watch The Monaco Grand Prix
• What's the Difference Between F1 Constructor Standings and Driver Standings?

F1 Social Media

👀 Save the date: Friday 26th May at 12:00 pm (BST) #GulfxWilliams #F1 #FormulaOne #Racing @WilliamsRacing pic.twitter.com/sIxjmCwVti

— Gulf Oil International (@GulfOilIntl) May 22, 2023

What a weekend. 🤩 #F1Academy pic.twitter.com/FB5iqHDpWA

— F1 Academy (@f1academy) May 22, 2023

🎙️| Stefano Domenicali:

"Drivers need to remember that they are part of a broader picture. We don't need to be selfish."

"We have a new audience and need to provide value for money every session, not let them drive around in circles for the sole benefit of engineers/drivers."

— Ferrari News 🐎 (@FanaticsFerrari) May 22, 2023

Still our favourite Monaco GP photo 💦📸 pic.twitter.com/DdlW3PxV5a

— ESPN F1 (@ESPNF1) May 22, 2023

A glimpse into the future of our Brackley campus.

▪️ Creation of a new Health & Wellbeing Centre.
▪️ A gateway Marketing building enabling further expansion of the design office facilities.
▪️ New buildings will be net zero in operation, powered by 100% renewable energy.… pic.twitter.com/0Z8zkCZ6dE

— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) May 22, 2023