Charles Leclerc ended a 93-year curse on this day, 26 May, at the Monaco Grand Prix in 2024.
Two years ago today, Charles Leclerc made history by winning the Monaco Grand Prix, becoming the first Monegasque driver in the Formula 1 era to achieve this feat. The victory came on 26 May 2024 at the Circuit de Monaco, with Leclerc crossing the finish line 7.152 seconds ahead of Oscar Piastri’s McLaren, while his Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz secured third place on the podium.
The win ended a 93-year drought since a driver from Monaco had last won their home race, with Louis Chiron being the previous victor in 1931 driving a Bugatti Type 51. Leclerc’s triumph not only marked a personal milestone but also held significant importance for the principality itself.
Securing pole position had previously been a challenge for Leclerc at Monaco, with past incidents like crashing in 2021 and facing a strategy setback in 2022. Nevertheless, in 2024, he delivered a stellar qualifying performance, clinching his third career Monaco pole with a lap time of 1:10.270 and marking Ferrari’s 250th pole position in F1.
