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Charles Leclerc Leads Monaco GP Practice with Ferrari Resurgence

Leclerc topped both Friday sessions despite an early collision, while FIA's new two-stop rule adds strategic intrigue to Sunday's race.

Lewis Hamilton crashed his Ferrari into the barriers during third practice in Monaco
Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 24, 2025 Ferrari's Lewis Hamilton during practice REUTERS/Piroschka Van De Wouw
Monaco GP Charles Leclerc Lance Stroll | Image: AP
May 19, 2025; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Team Penske driver Josef Newgarden (2) prepares to ride back to the garages Monday, May 19, 2025, after practice for the 109th running of the Indianapolis 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Grace Hollars-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Overview

  • Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in both FP1 and FP2 at the Monaco Grand Prix, showcasing unexpected pace for Ferrari.
  • Leclerc collided with Lance Stroll during FP1, causing a red flag; Stroll was deemed at fault and handed a one-place grid penalty.
  • Oscar Piastri, the championship leader, recovered from a crash in FP2 to finish just 0.038 seconds behind Leclerc in the session.
  • The FIA's newly introduced mandatory two-stop rule aims to increase overtaking opportunities in Monaco's traditionally processional race.
  • Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, key title contenders, showed competitive speed but struggled with setup and traffic challenges on the narrow circuit.