P1racenews AI automatic summary:
What is the Monaco Grand Prix curse?
– Charles Leclerc finally broke the ‘Monaco Grand Prix curse’ by winning his home grand prix last year in Monaco.
– Before his victory, Leclerc and Ferrari had faced years of bad luck at his home circuit, with missed opportunities and unfortunate incidents.
– Despite starting on pole in 2021 and 2022, Leclerc faced setbacks like a driveshaft failure and a botched Ferrari strategy.
– The curse seemed to resurface this year during Friday practice when Leclerc collided with Lance Stroll.
– The incident, caused by Stroll drifting onto the racing line, resulted in a grid penalty for Sunday’s race.
– Leclerc’s fans were relieved as he continued his preparations, aiming for back-to-back wins in Monte Carlo.
– Lined up P2 behind Lando Norris, Leclerc knows a good start will be crucial for his chances of victory on Sunday.
