Despite the star-studded group of attendees, the Monaco Grand Prix often is far from an exciting race. The nature of modern F1 cars means passing is nearly impossible in the tight, twisting corners with barriers just inches away from cars at almost every point of the Circuit de Monaco.

Since the start of 2025, the winning trophy for each Formula One event has been displayed on the grid ahead of the race start, white-gloved attendees at the ready.

Leclerc beat championship leader Oscar Piastri by 0.038 seconds in the more representative second session, with his Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton finishing third quickest.

Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya is the next stop for Formula One with the Spanish Grand Prix on the horizon.

Hamilton blocked Verstappen in Massanet at the end of Q1 after an incorrect message from his race engineer, Riccardo Adami, led him to believe the Red Bull was not on a fast lap behind him.