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Darragh Culhane

Conor McGregor left red faced after outlandish prediction before Monaco Grand Prix

Conor McGregor has been left red faced after his wild Formula One prediction ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix.

The UFC star was in town to watch the event and like most celebrities, chose his team of choice.

McGregor was not afraid to back Team Haas when speaking to media,

McGregor spoke to Sky Sports ahead of the race and said: "After today's qualifying round our cars are exceptional. I believe there was a crash that damaged the two top team's cars.

"I believe there is something special brewing and it's for HAAS, I'm rooting for Haas."

And speaking of Mick Schumacher and Kevin Magnussen, McGregor said: "Racing royalty. I feel it's written, I can feel it in the air, I feel it in the air for the boys and I'm rooting for them and I'm wishing them all the best."

But the UFC star was left red faced as Haas had a Grand Prix to forget.

Both Schumacher and Magnussen were along the cars that did not finish in Monaco and they currently languish in eight in the F1 standings.

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