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Ferrari entered the Monaco Grand Prix fearing the worst, but left bitterly disappointed to miss out on back-to-back victories at the Circuit de Monaco.
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur expressed frustration over missing out on Monaco pole position, ultimately impacting Charles Leclerc’s chances for consecutive victories. The team had low expectations before the Monaco race due to struggles with low-speed corners, particularly evident in recent events like Miami and Imola. Despite Leclerc showing strong performance in practice sessions, Lando Norris’s lap record dashed Ferrari’s hopes for pole. Vasseur acknowledged that the team gave its maximum effort during the race, with unexpected factors necessary for Leclerc to secure another Monaco win. Vasseur emphasized the team’s satisfaction with their performance, acknowledging the challenges posed by Monaco’s unique track characteristics.
