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.

Last year’s winner Charles Leclerc enjoyed an eventful return to his hometown as he collided with Lance Stroll before setting the pace in first practice for the Monaco Grand Prix. Monegasque Leclerc prompted jubilation in the principality 12 months ago when he banished years of near misses to clinch his first victory on the streets of Monte Carlo.

On the first day of track action for the Monaco Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc made the most of being on home turf. The Ferrari driver, who was born here and won last year at this track, was surprisingly quickest in both free practice sessions: 1'11"964 in the first one and 1'11"355 in the second.

Charles Leclerc insists he is not yet convinced that Ferrari can fight for pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix despite setting the pace in both practice sessions on Friday.FP1 started with Leclerc running into the back of Lance Stroll at the hairpin – an incident that earned the

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.