Adrian Newey has leapt to the defence of under-fire Aston Martin racer Lance Stroll, claiming the Canadian has a “bad rap” outside of the team.

Aston Martin hope Adrian Newey can design title winning cars for Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll in the coming years and the Brit insists the latter is better than many give him credit for

Adrian Newey has jumped to the defence of Lance Stroll, insisting he receives undue criticism. The driver is the son of Aston Martin team owner Lawrence Stroll, the billionaire with a dream to conquer Formula 1. The team owner attracted two-time champion Fernando Alonso to Aston Martin, and more recently convinced Newey to jump ship from Red Bull.

MONACO - Aston Martin's Lance Stroll collected a one-place grid drop for causing a collision with Ferrari's home hero and pacesetter Charles Leclerc in first practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.

The Monaco Grand Prix may be "the jewel in Formula 1's crown" but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it's downright dull.

Oscar Piastri, who leads McLaren team-mate Norris by 13 points at the top of the championship standings, will start Sunday’s race from third. Ferrari’s Lewis Hamilton qualified in fourth but was hit with a post-session three-place grid drop for impeding Max Verstappen.

Local hero Charles Leclerc sealed a practice double at the Monaco Grand Prix as championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed into the barriers. The Australian, who leads McLaren team-mate Lando Norris by 13 points in the standings,

MONACO - Charles Leclerc smashed into the back of Lance Stroll's Aston Martin before giving himself an early boost with the fastest lap for Ferrari in first practice for his home Monaco Grand Prix on Friday.

The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull.