Charles Leclerc takes Monaco pole as Max Verstappen only sixth fastest
Charles Leclerc delivered under pressure to put his Ferrari on pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix.
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Leclerc stays on top in final Monaco practice
MONACO: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc cemented his status as pole position favourite for his home Monaco Grand Prix with the fastest lap in final practice ahead of Saturday's key qualifying session.
Charles Leclerc Edges Lewis Hamilton In Monaco Practice, Max Verstappen Fourth
Home hero Charles Leclerc topped the times for Ferrari and Lewis Hamilton declared his Mercedes gave him his best day in two years after the pair dominated Friday's opening practice for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. The 26-year-old Monegasque driver was fast throughout the day as he clocked a best lap in one minute and 11.278 seconds to finish 0.188 seconds clear of Hamilton, who was fastest in the opening session earlier in the day. "All in all, we've had a good day and I am feeling confident in the car which is important here for tomorrow and for qualifying," said Leclerc.
Leclerc shows Ferrari's pace as Verstappen struggles
MONACO :Ferrari's Charles Leclerc raised hopes of a first home podium appearance after setting the fastest lap in practice for Formula One's showcase Monaco Grand Prix on Friday.
Lewis Hamilton Edges Oscar Piastri In Monaco Practice, Max Verstappen Struggles
Seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton topped the times ahead of Australian Oscar Piastri in an intriguing opening free practice for this weekend's Monaco Grand Prix. Hamilton clocked a best lap in his Mercedes of 1minute and 12.169 seconds to outpace McLaren's Piastri by 0.029sec with his 'silver arrows' team-mate George Russell third. Lando Norris was fourth in the second McLaren ahead of local favourite Charles Leclerc in the leading Ferrari, two-time champion Fernando Alonso and his Aston Martin team-mate Lance Stroll.
Lewis Hamilton Reflects On His Teenage Dreams At Monaco
Lewis Hamilton said he was grateful for a moment of reflection on Thursday morning when he recalled his first visits to Monaco and the realisation of his teenage dreams. Speaking ahead of this weekend's 81st running of the Monaco Grand Prix, the seven-time world champion said he had a striking sense of the history and majesty of the event that he first attended as a 13-year-old as he arrived in the famous harbour driving through the tunnel.
Hamilton leads Piastri in first Monaco practice
MONACO : Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton led the way in Monaco Grand Prix first free practice on Friday with McLaren's Oscar Piastri denying Mercedes a surprise one-two at the top of the timesheets.
Lewis Hamilton quickest in Monaco Grand Prix first practice
Lewis Hamilton delivered a boost for Mercedes by clocking the fastest time in first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix.