Charles Leclerc gave his legion of compatriots plenty to smile about after topping both practice sessions at Monte Carlo.

But the bigger incident for Leclerc came moments later, at the hairpin. Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll, who was in front of Leclerc, jumped back into the racing line after letting a car by him, and Leclerc could not stop in time: Here's how Leclerc damaged his front wing Sound on #F1 #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/lZkuzU2WoG

Leclerc, who on Thursday said he had 'low' expectations for this weekend's race, clocked a fastest lap in one minute 11.355 seconds to top the times ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren by 0.

MONACO - 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.

Charles Leclerc was fastest yet again in free practice for Sunday's Formula 1 Monaco Grand Prix, raising hopes of another

Ahead of his home Grand Prix, Leclerc’s $2.5 million yacht “Sadichi” is docked just off the coast, a nod to the kind of understated luxury many Formula 1 drivers enjoy away

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