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Charles Leclerc has praised Ferrari’s strong Friday practice form ahead of the Monaco Grand Prix after he topped FP2, but warns it must not let its performance slip.
Charles Leclerc is optimistic about Ferrari’s pace in Monaco after a strong first day, but he acknowledges the need to maintain their performance level, hinting that he might have pushed harder than his competitors. Despite setting only the fifth fastest time in FP1, his underlying speed was evident as he topped the timesheets in FP2, outpacing Hamilton and Verstappen. Leclerc feels confident in the car’s performance on medium tires, but admits they struggled on softs due to traffic. He emphasizes the importance of carrying their momentum into FP3 and qualifying, as Monaco demands precision and risks. Despite a positive start, Leclerc believes there is still more performance to unlock from himself and the car, aiming to put it all together in qualifying to stay ahead of the competition.
