‘F1 without Monaco is not F1’ - Charles Leclerc says dropping Monaco Grand Prix would be ‘bad move’

Charles Leclerc has spoken out about the possibility of Formula 1 dropping the Monaco Grand Prix from the calendar, calling it a ‘bad move’ The Ferrari driver — who sits second in the current F1 standings — has lived in Monaco all his life, and believes the historic track should remain in the calendar for years to come. Ad/> «I have never known Monaco without F1 apart from Covid reasons in 2020, and F1 without Monaco for me is not F1,” Leclerc said.

Spanish Grand Prix'Better than a win' — Hamilton jubilant with Barcelona comeback23/05/2022 AT 09:34 »F1 has some historic tracks like Silverstone and Monza — and Monaco, too, and they should stay on the calendar. /> «The races are so close.

The danger, you can still feel it because you really have the sensation of speed and in terms of qualifying it is probably the most exciting of the year. »I agree in the races there are maybe some things we could change here and there to help overtaking.

But in terms of challenge for the drivers it is one of the toughest challenges of the year." Ex F1-boss Ecclestone arrested for illegally carrying weapon at airport in Brazil — report 'It must have looked pretty cool on TV' Verstappen comes out on top vs Russell at Spanish GP 'Better than a win' — Hamilton jubilant with Barcelona comeback The Monaco track is usually a sell-out venue, but because of its limited space within the town, is among the options that could be axed from the race calendar as F1 owner Liberty Media looks to expand the sport. Liberty is facing pressure to add new tracks to the current list, similar to the new event in Las Vegas next year, but not mixing the schedule up too much.