P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc topped final practice at the Monaco Grand Prix with foreboding ease ahead of the most consequential qualifying session of the season. Leclerc set the pre-qualifying benchmark at 1m1…
Charles Leclerc dominated the final practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix ahead of a crucial qualifying session. Despite an early mistake, Leclerc set an impressive benchmark time of 1m11.369s. Max Verstappen was able to close in on Leclerc’s time in the final minutes, but faced challenges with his car’s performance on the street circuit. Red Bull Racing is struggling with a car-track mismatch, while Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri showed good pace. Sergio Perez expressed dissatisfaction with the car’s performance, emphasizing the need for improvement. Several drivers faced challenges during the session, including impeding incidents and technical issues, setting the stage for a competitive qualifying session in Monaco.
