GP2 Championship leader Jolyon Palmer heads to the world famous streets of Monaco this weekend (22-24 May), with high hopes of extending his already comfortable championship advantage.

The 23-year-old from Southwater has finished on the podium in each of the four GP2 races held so far in 2014, including a victory in race two at Bahrain and two second places last time out in Barcelona. He lies 22 points clear of nearest rival Julian Leal.

Jolyon was a constant presence at the front of the field in Barcelona, having been fastest in practice before qualifying second. When team mate Stephane Richelmi stalled on the grid for race one, Jolyon inherited the lead position and led the early laps before pitting early for new tyres and eventually losing the lead to Johnny Cecotto Jr, who won on a very different, risky tyre strategy.

Starting seventh for race two, a great start propelled him into third by the end of lap one, before making a brave move on Tom Dillmann stick to take second place. Challenging Felipe Nasr for the lead throughout the race despite suffering damage to his front wing, Jolyon once more secured second place, again stretching his championship lead.

Monaco poses a unique challenge for the drivers with little in the way of run off areas and Armco barriers lining the track. Jolyon excels on street circuits, scoring his first ever GP2 win in the principality in 2012, and thrived on the streets of Singapore last year with a pole position and a win in the Feature Race.

With overtaking at a premium on the tight and narrow layout, Jolyon has set his sights on a strong qualifying performance to form the baseline of another excellent weekend.

"I can't wait for Monaco, it's the standout venue on the calendar and the most enjoyable track to drive" Jolyon commented. "I've been quick there in the past and won my first GP2 race there in 2012. Qualifying will be crucial as overtaking is extremely difficult. It's been a great start to the season for us and I hope to keep that up at Monaco."

Full coverage of rounds five and six of the 2014 GP2 season in Monaco, including live timing, will be available on Jolyon's official website www.jolyonpalmer.com, while TV coverage of all sessions will be available on Sky F1's HD channel. The first practice session gets underway at 11am UK time on Thursday 22 May.