Leclerc Leads Hamilton in Disrupted Monaco FP1
Ferrari sets the early pace in Monte Carlo as Leclerc edges Hamilton in a stop-start session.
Charles Leclerc immediately stamped his authority on the Monaco Grand Prix weekend by setting the fastest time in a chaotic first practice session, signaling Ferrari’s intent on the streets where he grew up. The Monegasque driver navigated the tricky Circuit de Monaco conditions to edge out his new teammate, , by a narrow margin. Max Verstappen, the championship leader, could only manage the third fastest time, highlighting Red Bull's potential struggle to match Ferrari's early pace on this specific layout.
