Leclerc and Hamilton Lead First Monaco GP Practice for Ferrari
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finished first and second in the first free practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix, with Leclerc posting the fastest lap.
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What Happened
Scuderia Ferrari HP drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheet in the first free practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix. Both drivers ran on Hard tyres initially, then switched to Mediums, with Leclerc turning 31 laps and Hamilton 28. The session was briefly red-flagged after Isack Hadjar's crash.
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Set by Charles Leclerc on Medium tyres
Why this matters
The strong start signals Ferrari's competitive performance on a demanding street circuit, setting expectations for race weekend.
Terms in This Story
- Free practice
- A scheduled session before a race where drivers and teams test the car and track conditions.
- Red flag
- A signal that stops a session due to a hazardous condition, such as a crash.
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