Charles Leclerc gave his legion of compatriots plenty to smile about after topping both practice sessions at Monte Carlo.

MONACO - Aston Martin's Lance Stroll collected a one-place grid drop for causing a collision with Ferrari's home hero and pacesetter Charles Leclerc in first practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc headed McLaren's Oscar Piastri in Friday practice at the Monaco Grand Prix. Leclerc, who won his home race last year and was pessimistic about his chances coming to Monaco, was just 0.038 seconds ahead of McLaren's Oscar Piastri.

As revealed by respected F1 photographer and paddock insider Kym Illman, Leclerc owns a Rever 66 Rebel yacht, a 66-foot (20-meter) vessel named Sadichi — the Italian word for “sixteen,” a tribute to his racing number.

Charles Leclerc has lowered expectations of securing his second Monaco Grand Prix victory after a disappointing start to the 2025 season.

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

Highlights Charles Leclerc won in Monaco, since Louis Chiron in 1931. Monaco is one of the most prestigious Grand prix in Formula 1. Lewis Hamilton is the last Mercedes driver to win in Monte Carlo. The Monaco Grand Prix in Formula 1 is one of the most prestigious races.