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Ex-UFC champion Conor McGregor attends Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 1 return for Dublin superstar

Ex-UFC champion, Conor McGregor is making a habit of rocking up to the principality – with super yacht in tow, as the Crumlin striker attends the Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix this weekend – ahead of tomorrow’s official race day.

McGregor, a former undisputed lightweight and featherweight champion under the banner of the UFC, attended last season’s visit to Monaco – sharing in the fanfare and taking pictures with drivers on the grid – ahead of the event which was ultimately won by Red Bull driver, Sergio Perez.

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Starting bottom of the grid at number 20 tomorrow after incurring a penalty during practice earlier this weekend, Perez’s teammate and reigning two-time world champion, Max Verstappen will take pole position after a blistering qualifying run – ahead of two-time world champion, Fernando Alonso, Esteban Ocon, Carlos Sainz, and former champion, Lewis Hamilton who make up the grid’s top-5.