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A 1986 Lotus 98T driven by Ayrton Senna is heading to auction with a potential price of up to $12 million; this iconic turbo-era F1 car, chassis 98T-3, still has its original Renault 1.5-liter turbo V6 and is fully operational, having earned two wins, three other podiums and five pole positions in 1986, with a history including Lotus ownership and a Lanzante restoration.
The 2024 Monaco Grand Prix is set for this weekend, with practice sessions starting on May 24 and the main race on May 26. Key stats include a track length of 3.337km and a lap record of 1m 12.909s by Lewis Hamilton. Max Verstappen is the favorite, polling around 90% of fan votes, while rivals like Charles Leclerc and Lando Norris trail behind. The race strategy will likely involve a one-stop due to the track's low average speed and high probability of Safety Car periods. Environmental initiatives include seawater desalination and upcycling materials.
Max Verstappen secured Red Bull's 100th triumph in F1 and drew level with Ayrton Senna in the all-time F1 winners' list with his back-to-back win at the Canadian Grand Prix. Verstappen contributed 41 wins to Red Bull since joining the team in 2016. He crossed the line almost 10 seconds clear of his nearest rival, Fernando Alonso, with Lewis Hamilton finishing third.