Monaco GP: Leclerc Leads Friday Practice
- Charles Leclerc topped the time sheets in Monaco Grand Prix practice, overcoming an early incident with Lance Stroll.The Ferrari driver demonstrated strong one-lap pace, setting a benchmark for...
- The collision occurred when stroll appeared to veer into Leclerc's path during a slow lap.
- "I have been feeling pretty good with the car," Leclerc saeid.
Charles Leclerc,in a display of raw speed,leads Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix.The Ferrari ace overcame an early collision with Lance Stroll to set the pace, showcasing his prowess on the challenging street circuit. Stroll, penalized for the incident, will face a grid penalty, adding another layer of strategy to the weekend. Lewis Hamilton’s encouraging performance for Mercedes also signals a potential shift in the pecking order. Critical now will be each team’s setup, as track position is paramount. For the latest updates, News Directory 3 delivers. discover what’s next as qualifying approaches.
Leclerc Sets the Pace in Monaco GP Practice Despite Stroll Collision
Updated May 29, 2025
Charles Leclerc topped the time sheets in Monaco Grand Prix practice, overcoming an early incident with Lance Stroll.The Ferrari driver demonstrated strong one-lap pace, setting a benchmark for the weekend. The session wasn’t without drama, as Leclerc’s Ferrari made contact with stroll’s Aston Martin, resulting in damage to both cars.
The collision occurred when stroll appeared to veer into Leclerc’s path during a slow lap. The incident damaged Leclerc’s front wing,but he was able to continue. Stroll, however, was sidelined with rear suspension damage and a necessary gearbox change. stewards handed Stroll a one-place grid penalty for the race, citing a lack of awareness.
despite the early setback,Leclerc remained optimistic. “I have been feeling pretty good with the car,” Leclerc saeid. ”It hasn’t started the way I wanted with the crash with Lance, but after that it has been pretty smooth and I am happy overall with the car.” He emphasized the importance of a strong qualifying performance, stating, “Qualifying is going to be fundamental and we have to be starting in front if we want to have a good result.”
Oscar Piastri finished second, despite crashing early in the session at Sainte Devote, damaging his front wing. Lewis Hamilton was third, just 0.105 seconds behind Leclerc, marking an encouraging day for Mercedes. Hamilton described the Monaco track as “the coolest track ever to drive,” adding, “the best rollercoaster ride of the year.”
Piastri acknowledged his own messy performance. “The whole day has been a bit up and down,” Piastri said.”Especially for myself it has been a messy day. Reset for tomorrow because the pace in the car is there.”
What’s next
Teams will now focus on analyzing data and making adjustments ahead of qualifying, where track position is paramount at the Monaco Grand Prix. The formula 1 teams will be looking to optimise their setups for what is expected to be a very tight qualifying session.