F1 LIVE: Monaco Grand Prix practice times and latest updates after Daniel Ricciardo crash brings red flag

LIVE – Updated at 16:43

Follow for live updates and the latest Formula One news from the Monaco Grand Prix as practice gets underway today at the iconic circuit in Monte Carlo. The sight of Formula One cars sweeping their way through the Monte Carlo streets is one of the finest in motorsport and it is set to be an important weekend in the title race as defending champion Max Verstappen looks to increase the pressure on Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc, who will be aiming to deliver glory at his home circuit.

And it was the home favourite who finished fastest in the opening practice session, as Leclerc edged out Red Bull driver Sergio Perez with Carlos Sainz third in the other Ferrari. Verstappen took fourth but Lewis Hamilton could manage only 10th in his Mercedes after the seven-time world champion struggled in the first running of the weekend.

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