Leclerc topped both Friday practice sessions in Monaco despite initial scepticism about Ferrari's chances in the principality

Local hero Charles Leclerc sealed a practice double at the Monaco Grand Prix as championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed into the barriers. The Australian, who leads McLaren team-mate Lando Norris by 13 points in the standings,

Charles Leclerc set the pace in first practice at the Monaco Grand Prix, despite consistently complaining about the behaviour of his Ferrari. Leclerc, who won his home race for the first time last year, said at various times that Ferrari were "nowhere" and that there was "something wrong with the car".