Charles Leclerc thrilled the Ferrari fans by setting the pace in both practice sessions for his home Monaco Grand Prix on Friday after overcoming an early collision and despite low expectations. McLaren's Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri went into the tyre wall nose-first at Sainte Devote but still ended the day second fastest,

Local hero Charles Leclerc sealed a practice double at the Monaco Grand Prix as championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed into the barriers. The Australian, who leads McLaren team-mate Lando Norris by 13 points in the standings,

Charles Leclerc’s home weekend in Monaco got off to an imperfect start that still ended happily, with the 2024 Monte Carlo winner topping first practice in the principality.