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,

Championship leader Oscar Piastri was one of many drivers surprised by Ferrari's pace on Friday after local hero Charles Leclerc topped the times in both practice sessions at the Monaco Grand Prix.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc is pessimistic of his chances to take back-to-back Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix wins