US EditionLeclerc Dominates Monaco Practices as Stroll Slapped with Grid Penalty
- During the opening practice of the 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, Lance Stroll collided with Charles Leclerc at Turn 6, damaging both cars.
- Stroll caused the collision by cutting across Leclerc's path after pulling back onto the racing line, while he was unaware of Leclerc closing behind him.
- Leclerc's Ferrari suffered a broken front wing and floor damage, while Stroll's Aston Martin needed a rear wishbone repair and a gearbox change.
- Stewards reviewed multiple sources and imposed a one-place grid penalty and one penalty point on Stroll, with Aston Martin accepting full responsibility; Stroll said he missed the radio warning.
- Leclerc topped the practice session with a 1:11.964 lap time, indicating strong pace at Monaco despite recent Ferrari struggles, while Stroll's penalty impacts his starting position for the race.
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Motor racing-Stroll handed grid drop for Leclerc collision
MONACO (Reuters) -Aston Martin's Lance Stroll collected a one-place grid drop for causing a collision with Ferrari's home hero and pacesetter Charles Leclerc in first practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix. Read full story
Monegascul Charles Leclerc, pilot Ferrari, had the best time at the third free training session for the Prince of Monaco's Grand Prix.
He did not arrive in Monaco with great confidence given his start of the season (a single podium), but Charles Leclerc will be able to start believing in the possibility of a double in Monaco! The title holder managed to win the three free practice sessions at the wheel of his Ferrari, and will be able to progress serenely towards the qualifying session of 4pm, a session still crucial in the Principality due to the difficulties to double in the …
Charles Leclerc shined at home. The Ferrari driver was the fastest in both free training sessions of the Monaco Grand Prix, giving a blow of authority in one of the most challenging scenarios of the Formula 1 calendar.Monegasque not only dominated the FP1 with a time of 1:11.964, but improved his registration in the FP2 with a 1:11.355 Round, making it clear that he wants to break the curse that has haunted him in his homeland.The day was not wi…
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