Overview

• Charles Leclerc topped both FP1 and FP2 in Monaco, with a best lap of 1:11.355 in the second session, showcasing Ferrari's strong form on the challenging street circuit.
• Leclerc's long-run pace was particularly impressive, averaging half a second per lap faster than McLaren in FP2, signaling Ferrari's potential race advantage.
• Red Bull struggled with setup issues in FP2, leaving Max Verstappen in 10th place and grappling with understeer, prompting plans to revert to earlier settings.
• Crashes by Oscar Piastri at Sainte Devote and Isack Hadjar at the harbor chicane highlighted the unforgiving nature of the Monaco track during FP2.
• The FIA's new two-stop pit rule for Monaco is expected to force diverse strategies, adding complexity to an already overtaking-limited race.