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Ferrari defends Charles Leclerc's Monaco GP strategy amid frustrations

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 6:06 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Ferrari defends Charles Leclerc's Monaco GP strategy amid frustrations

Summary

Ferrari deputy team principal Jerome d’Ambrosio addressed the team's strategy during the Monaco Grand Prix after Charles Leclerc's crash. Leclerc was running virtually second when Ferrari opted for a double-stack pit stop under safety car conditions, which d’Ambrosio acknowledged may have disadvantaged him. Leclerc reported brake issues prior to his exit on Lap 65, and the team plans to analyze these concerns further. D’Ambrosio emphasized the necessity of team strategy despite Leclerc's frustrations, citing the unpredictable nature of the race.

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By the Numbers

•D’Ambrosio defended Ferrari's strategy decisions during the Monaco GP.
•Leclerc was virtually second until he crashed on Lap 65.
•Ferrari conducted a double-stack pit stop under safety car conditions.
•Leclerc expressed concerns over brake issues before his crash.
•The team plans to review and improve brake performance moving forward.

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What they're saying

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Ferrari deputy team principal Jerome D'Ambrosio has defended the Maranello outfit's strategy decisions during the chaotic Monaco Grand Prix, following a frustrating afternoon for home hero Charles Leclerc. The Monegasque driver was virtually running in second place when taking into account a five-second penalty handed to his team-mate Lewis Hamilton. But Ferrari opted to pit both drivers under ...Keep reading
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