Off the track, with F1 partners and sponsors placing such an emphasis on the American races these days, Monaco is no longer in rarefied air

Charles Leclerc's Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton ended the day in third, while McLaren's Lando Norris was fourth fastest

What did Friday’s two practice sessions tell us? Well, one, that it could end up being a three-team fight for pole position. Despite their proclamations that they will not be very good this weekend, Ferrari put in a strong showing in both FP1 and FP2, with local hero Charles Leclerc fastest of anyone in both of those sessions.

Fresh off Max Verstappen’s surprise win at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, the championship battle intensifies as McLaren drivers Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris look to extend their lead and claim the team’s first Monaco victory since 2008.

Three Formula 1 drivers have previously deployed a 1000 IQ tactic in a bid to secure pole position at the Monaco Grand Prix. The race around the Circuit de Monaco is one of the most historic and iconic Grand Prix in F1 history. Millionaires, billionaires and A-list celebrities are often spotted throughout the race weekend.

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Tsunoda suffered an enormous accident last Saturday in Q1 as he overstepped the limit of the Red Bull in the fast Tamburello chicane, sending him into the barriers. The Japanese driver thankfully climbed unhurt, but huge damage to the car meant the team had to build up a spare chassis with a new power unit and floor.