Monaco GP FP1 Results: Ferrari 1-2 as Leclerc Tops Hamilton in Monaco Practice
Monaco Grand Prix FP1 Results: Ferrari 1-2 as Leclerc Leads Hamilton
Monaco GP First Practice Report 🇲🇨 – Ferrari set the pace in opening practice at the Monaco Grand Prix with a dominant one-two finish.
FP1 Summary
First practice for the Monaco Grand Prix is complete, with Ferrari showing strong early pace on the streets of Monte Carlo.
Charles Leclerc topped the timing sheets on home soil, setting a 1:13.978 to finish ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton by 0.226 seconds.
Top Five in FP1
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)
- George Russell (Mercedes)
Key Talking Points
- Ferrari secure a commanding 1-2 in opening practice
- Leclerc leads the session on home streets in Monaco
- Max Verstappen reports balance issues but still finishes P3
- Mercedes show solid pace with both cars inside the top five
- Tight margins suggest a competitive weekend ahead
Session Overview
Max Verstappen was third for Red Bull Racing, despite reporting dissatisfaction with car balance.
Championship leader Kimi Antonelli impressed in fourth, while George Russell completed the top five for Mercedes.
With the tight and technical nature of Monaco, teams will now focus on setup refinement ahead of qualifying, which is expected to be crucial for race weekend success.