The car is like a go-kart: Max Verstappen bemoans Red Bull’s struggles in Monaco
Max Verstappen said his all-conquering Red Bull turned into a go-kart after his record-equalling run of eight consecutive pole positions came to an end in Monaco.
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Charles Leclerc Claims Monaco Pole To End Max Verstappen's Record Sequence
Ferrari's Charles Leclerc snatched pole position at his home Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday, as championship leader Max Verstappen could only finish sixth fastest. The 26-year-old Monegasque driver, who has never managed a podium finish at his home race, clocked a best lap of one minute and 10.270 seconds to outpace Australian Oscar Piastri of McLaren by 0.154 seconds. It brought Leclerc his third Monaco pole position and ended Verstappen's run of seven straight poles this year and a record-equalling eight in succession, shared with three-time champion Ayrton Senna.
Charles Leclerc powers to hometown pole for Monaco Grand Prix
Charles Leclerc delivered under pressure to put his Ferrari on pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix.
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.
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.