Leclerc Grabs Monaco Pole as Verstappen Suffers Setback
Piastri Splits Ferraris in Qualifying
Leclerc Beats Out Piastri and Verstappen
In a thrilling first practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc emerged victorious, claiming his third pole position at his home race. The Monegasque driver put in a dominant performance, delivering under immense pressure to secure the top spot on the grid.
Leclerc's victory comes as a boost for the Ferrari team, which has struggled for pace in recent races. His pole position also ends Max Verstappen's hopes of setting a new Formula 1 record for consecutive poles.
Joining Leclerc on the front row will be McLaren's Oscar Piastri, who put in a stunning performance to split the Ferrari drivers. The Australian driver finished within two-tenths of a second behind Leclerc, showcasing his impressive talent and McLaren's resurgence in recent races.
Verstappen, who has dominated the season so far, will have to start from third after a challenging qualifying session. The Red Bull driver kissed the barriers twice during practice, highlighting the treacherous nature of the Monaco street circuit and the fine margins between success and failure.
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