Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton lead Ferrari 1-2 in Monaco practice

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Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton lead Ferrari 1-2 in Monaco practice
Summary

Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton achieved a Ferrari 1-2 finish in the first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix on June 5, 2026. Leclerc set a lap time of 1m13.978s, edging out Hamilton by 0.226 seconds. The session featured red flags due to Isack Hadjar's crash with his Red Bull and a near-miss for Fernando Alonso. Both Ferrari drivers demonstrated strong pace, aligning with expectations for the team given their car’s advantages on Monaco’s tight circuit. The second practice session is scheduled to follow.

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By the Numbers
  • Leclerc set the fastest time in first practice at 1m13.978s.
  • Hamilton followed in second, contributing to a Ferrari 1-2.
  • Isack Hadjar crashed his Red Bull during the session.
  • Fernando Alonso narrowly avoided a crash while practicing.
  • The second practice session will take place later today.
Latest Updates
  • 4:11 PMMotorsport.comF1 Monaco GP: Lewis Hamilton tops FP2 in another Ferrari 1-2 while Lando Norris retires
  • 4:10 PMAutosportF1 Monaco GP: Hamilton heads Ferrari 1-2 from Verstappen in FP2
  • 1:35 PMESPN F1Charles Leclerc quickest in first practice
  • 12:47 PMYahoo SportsLeclerc heads Hamilton in Monaco first practice
  • 12:47 PMBBC SportLeclerc heads Hamilton in Monaco first practice
  • 12:46 PMFormula 1Leclerc sets the pace during disrupted Monaco FP1 - Formula 1
  • 12:45 PMYahoo SportsCharles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton lead the way in FP1 at Monaco Grand Prix
  • 12:44 PMMotorsport.comF1 Monaco GP: Charles Leclerc leads Ferrari 1-2 in twice red-flagged FP1
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Lewis Hamilton capped off a perfect Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix for Ferrari by leading another 1-2 in second practice while Lando Norris suffered an early retirement. The seven-time world champion set a 1m13.026s, which was 0.111s quicker than team-mate Charles Leclerc - who led Hamilton in a 1-2 for Ferrari during first practice at the principality. The Italian outfit is looking like ...Keep reading

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Lewis Hamilton capped off a perfect Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix for Ferrari by leading another 1-2 in second practice, while Lando Norris suffered an early exit. The seven-time world champion set a 1m13.026s which was 0.111s quicker than team-mate Charles Leclerc, who led Hamilton in a 1-2 for Ferrari during first practice at the principality. It means the Italian outfit is the team ...Keep reading

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Charles Leclerc was quickest in opening practice for the Monaco Grand Prix as Ferrari went 1-2 to back up its pre-weekend hype, while Isack Hadjar crashed for Red Bull. Leclerc set a 1m13.978s at his home circuit, 0.226s faster than team-mate Lewis Hamilton after many had picked Ferrari as its Monaco favourite due to the SF-26’s strength in slow-speed corners. It was also the talk of ...Keep reading

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