The Week Ahead

F1 Fantasy Monaco GP 2026 arrives after a dramatic Canadian Grand Prix that further strengthened Mercedes’ grip on both championships. Kimi Antonelli extended his remarkable winning streak, while several highly owned fantasy assets suffered from reliability issues and costly mistakes that shook up the standings. As Formula 1 heads to one of its most iconic circuits, the biggest decision facing fantasy players is whether to prioritize qualifying specialists and track-position kings over drivers with stronger race pace. With Monaco’s tight streets offering limited overtaking opportunities, qualifying performance is often worth more than outright speed. As the European portion of the season begins, every transfer feels increasingly important as budgets tighten and the battle for overall rank intensifies.

Quick Reference

Sprint Weekend?	NO — standard weekend
🔒 Fantasy Lock	7:00 AM PT, June 6 8:00 AM MT, June 6 10:00 AM ET, June 6
2× Boost	KIMI ANTONELLI—leading fantasy points scorer
Value Pick	FRANCO COLAPINTO—outscoring his price and has set himself up for a price increase
Constructor	FERRARI—$6.0M cheaper than Mercedes while still keeping up in points per million
One to Avoid	ASTON MARTIN—still no noticeable improvements from them
Chips to play this week	Limitless has been successful here in the past because of how processional and straightforward the race can be. Final Fix can also be very helpful if one of your drivers qualifies further down the grid than you were expecting, especially if it was your boosted driver.

The Circuit

Monaco remains the ultimate qualifying circuit. The narrow streets, unforgiving barriers, and lack of long straights make overtaking exceptionally difficult, meaning grid position often determines finishing position. For F1 Fantasy players, that puts extra emphasis on drivers who can deliver strong qualifying results and avoid mistakes. While strategy can still create opportunities, track position is king, and even the fastest cars can spend an entire race trapped behind slower traffic. Historically, Monaco also produces a high rate of Safety Cars, Virtual Safety Cars, and incidents due to the circuit’s tight confines, creating opportunities for teams that can react quickly on strategy. Reliability and clean driving are often worth more than outright pace here. Current forecasts suggest warm and mostly dry conditions, so weather isn’t expected to be a major factor heading into the weekend.

Building Your Team This Week

Locks, value picks, and drivers to avoid this weekend. Prices and ownership current as of this week. Full methodology in our PPM guide.

Tier	Driver / Constructor	Price (movement)	Why This Week
🟢 Lock	CHARLES LECLERC	$24.1M (▲ +$0.3M)	Favoured to win the race
🟢 Lock	FERRARI	$24.8M (▲ +$0.3M)	Cheaper and better value than Mercedes
⭐ Value	FRANCO COLAPINTO	$8.8M (▲ +$0.6M)	His recent form will help him rise in price
⭐ Value	RACING BULLS	$9.3M (▲ +$0.6M)	Their recent form will help them rise in price
🔴 Avoid	FERNANDO ALONSO	$7.4M (▼ −$0.6M)	His recent form likely means he will drop in price
🔴 Avoid	AUDI	$4.4M (▼ −$0.6M)	Their recent form likely means they will drop in price

Fantasy Implications from F1 News

• Ferrari: Ferrari’s recent pace in low-speed corners has raised expectations for Monaco, making Lewis Hamilton and hometown hero Charles Leclerc two of the strongest alternatives to the popular Mercedes assets this week.
• Kimi Antonelli: Antonelli enters Monaco on a four-race winning streak. We will see if he can keep this form up against the Ferrari favourites.

This Week’s Pick & Last Week’s Result

Our Lineup – Monaco GP 2026

Slot	Driver / Constructor	Price	Why
Driver 1 (2× Boost)	CHARLES LECLERC	$24.1M	Favoured to win this weekend
Driver 2	KIMI ANTONELLI	$24.7M	Fantasy points leader
Driver 3	FRANCO COLAPINTO	$8.8M	Decent value, likely to go up in price
Driver 4	VALTTERI BOTTAS	$4.5M	Affordable, likely to go up in price
Driver 5	LANCE STROLL	$5.4M	Affordable, likely to go up in price
Constructor 1	FERRARI	$24.8M	Tier A constructor PPM leader
Constructor 2	RACING BULLS	$9.3M	Favoured Tier B constructor
Total		$101.6M

Strategy: Shifting gears (pun intended) to pick assets with a more clear chance of going up in price. Only three Tier B drivers have decent odds of going up, so we’re pulling in a Tier B constructor, too.

Last Week: Canadian GP Result

Decent points haul, but not ideal for budget building as some drivers didn’t hit their points requirements.

F1 Fantasy Monaco GP 2026 – FAQ

Who should I Boost in F1 Fantasy for the Monaco GP?

Ferrari are the obvious favourites this weekend, so using your Boost on Charles Leclerc or Lewis Hamilton should be a priority.

Is Monaco good for overtaking in F1 Fantasy?

No. Monaco is the most difficult circuit on the calendar for overtaking, so don’t expect many positions-gained or overtaking points, especially near the front of the field. Qualifying on Saturday is more important than ever and will likely determine most of the finishing order for the race on Sunday.

Who are the best value picks for F1 Fantasy at the Monaco GP?

Valtteri Bottas, Lance Stroll, and Franco Colapinto have been outscoring their cost in the last couple races and have the best chances of going up in value. Alpine, Haas, and Racing Bulls have also had strong performances over the last couple races and are likely to go up in value.

What are you running this week? Drop your lineup in the comments.

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