P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Charles Leclerc cemented his status as favourite for Monaco Grand Prix pole position by topping the final free practice session on his home streets
Charles Leclerc set the pace in the final free practice session for the Monaco Grand Prix, establishing himself as the favorite for pole position on his home circuit. Leclerc was fastest in both his runs on soft tires, beating his Ferrari teammate Carlos Sainz by three tenths of a second. Despite challenges from competitors like Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton, Leclerc maintained his dominance with the fastest lap time of 1m11.369s. Sainz faced setbacks due to traffic and ultimately finished in seventh place. Valtteri Bottas’ session ended prematurely after hitting the barriers, causing a red flag situation. Overall, the practice session provided a mix of performances, setting the stage for an exciting qualifying session and race in Monaco.
