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. McLaren's Formula One championship leader Oscar Piastri went into the tyre wall nose-first at Sainte Devote but still ended the day second fastest,

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.

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 and Lance Stroll collided as the Ferrari driver headed towards the hairpin with the Aston pulling into his path.

Charles Leclerc sets the pace in first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, despite consistently complaining about the behaviour of his Ferrari.

Charles Leclerc has dismissed bubbling speculation that he might be getting tired of racing in red. The 27-year-old – now in his seventh season with the Italian team – has seemed increasingly frustrated with not having a championship-winning car at his disposal.

Neither Leclerc nor Hamilton made the final Q3 stage of qualifying last time out at Imola, as Leclerc made his displeasure quite clear. “We are just P-nowhere at the moment,”

Ferrari may not have a car suited to the Monaco Grand Prix circuit, Charles Leclerc has warned, with Lewis Hamilton unsure what to expect on the streets of Monte Carlo