The core strength of the Ferrari has been pinpointed after their unexpected pace on Friday at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. Charles Leclerc was fastest in both practice sessions at his home round, where he famously won for the first time a year ago.

Local hero Charles Leclerc led the way, just ahead of Red Bull rival Max Verstappen and McLaren’s Lando Norris.Yet, beyond the on-track battles, another captivating narrative unfolds in the paddock—the influential presence of the drivers' girlfriends.

They have comfortably been the slowest of the top four teams and suffered a double Q2 exit at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. A repeat showing in Monaco would be disastrous, given how difficult it is to overtake on the narrow streets of the principality.

Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur has urged onlookers to “stop” overreacting to Lewis Hamilton ’s performance after an underwhelming first two months at the Scuderia.

Charles Leclerc has lowered expectations of securing his second Monaco Grand Prix victory after a disappointing start to the 2025 season.

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SportsLine's model analyzes Red Bull's Max Verstappen, Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and the rest of the starting grid's chances at the 2025 F1 Monaco GP