P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton and Ferrari’s core strength identified after fast Friday at F1 Monaco GP
Ferrari showed strong performance at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix, particularly Charles Leclerc who was fastest in both practice sessions at his home round.
Lewis Hamilton’s third-quickest time on Friday continued Ferrari’s optimism after their recent improvements at Imola.
The new mandatory two-stop rule for Sunday’s race adds complexity to the already challenging Monaco circuit.
Jenson Button highlighted Ferrari’s front end strength as a key factor in their performance.
Despite a crash in FP2, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri remained confident and competitive as the second-fastest on Friday.
Red Bull drivers Max Verstappen and Yuki Tsunoda faced challenges, with Verstappen noted for struggling with understeer.
