Leclerc Tops Disrupted Monaco FP1 as Ferrari Challenges Mercedes
Ferrari’s SF-26 looks strong as Leclerc leads a chaotic session ahead of Antonelli’s Mercedes.
Charles Leclerc laid down a definitive marker on home soil, leading a disrupted first practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix as Ferrari signaled its intent to challenge the dominant Mercedes machine. The session was far from a smooth run, with interruptions fragmenting the track time, yet the Monegasque driver utilized the potent SF-26 chassis to set the pace. Ferrari arrives at the Circuit de Monaco with specific technical optimizations for street circuits, including a notable turbo advantage, which allowed Leclerc to edge out championship leader Kimi Antonelli.
