Monaco practice live: Lap times and fastest laps from Thursday’s sessions as Jenson Button makes his F1 return

Formula One returns this weekend with the showpiece event of the calendar: The Monaco Grand Prix.

Sunday’s race in Monte Carlo will see former World Champion Jenson Button return to the grid as the Brit steps in for Fernando Alonso at McLaren with the Spaniard competing in the Indy 500.

The 2009 F1 champion is adamant that he isn’t feeling the pressure going into the race – only excitement.

"It being Monaco is very special. I have won here. I lived here for 17 years. It is exciting but I don't feel any pressure."

Ferrari’s Sebastian Vettel currently leads the standings after five races – six points clear of Mercedes’ Lewis Hamilton. Both drivers have won two races, with Hamilton’s teammate Valtteri Bottas claiming victory in Sochi last month.

Keep up to date with all of the action on Thursday’s practice sessions, and find out who was quickest around the Circuit de Monaco.

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