Monaco Grand Prix: FP1 Report
Leclerc leads the field as Verstappen struggles and a dramatic crash halts session.
FP1 Top Three
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:13.0
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +0.2s
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +0.4s (reported issues)
Session Summary
Charles Leclerc topped the timesheets in Free Practice 1 at the Monaco Grand Prix, setting a blistering lap time of 1:13. His teammate, Lewis Hamilton, secured second place, while Max Verstappen came third after reporting issues with his Red Bull.
Competitiveness Concerns
Mercedes and McLaren cars appeared less competitive this session. Lando Norris narrowly avoided a crash, while Red Bull’s Isack Hadjar collided with the swimming pool exit wall, bringing out a brief red flag.
Team Dynamics
George Russell ended FP1 nearly half a second behind his teammate Kimi Antonelli, raising questions about Mercedes' pace heading into qualifying.
What's Next
Free Practice 2 is scheduled to follow.