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Charles Leclerc overcame a late power unit scare before taking pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, with Ferrari opting to change his engine as a precautionary measure.
After securing pole position for the Monaco Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc confirmed that his Ferrari had a late engine change before the grid-setting session. The Monegasque driver took a third home pole around the streets of Monte Carlo, topping both FP2 and FP3. The last-minute engine change was a close call, but the Scuderia managed to install a new power unit from Leclerc’s pool of engines without any penalty. Leclerc’s lap time of 1:10.270 put him over one-and-a-half tenths ahead of Oscar Piastri, who will start alongside him on the front row. Despite the pressure and attention on him, Leclerc maintained his fine form throughout the weekend, emphasizing the importance of Monaco qualifying – known as the most difficult and consequential of the year.
