Summary
At the first practice session of the Monaco Grand Prix, Charles Leclerc set the fastest time despite having problems with his Ferrari. Lance Stroll's Aston Martin caused an accident with Leclerc's car, leading to damage for both drivers' vehicles. Stroll received a penalty, and the session included various incidents involving other drivers.
Key Facts
- Charles Leclerc was the fastest in the first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix.
- Leclerc experienced issues with his Ferrari but still led the session by 0.163 seconds over Max Verstappen.
- Lance Stroll's Aston Martin collided with Leclerc's car, damaging Ferrari's front wing.
- Stroll's car suffered rear suspension damage, and he received a one-place grid penalty.
- Lewis Hamilton narrowly avoided a major incident and finished ninth.
- McLaren's Lando Norris and championship leader Oscar Piastri had minor incidents but weren't harmed.
- A new rule change requires a two-stop strategy for the race.
- The practice session featured various tyre strategies as teams prepared for the race.
