Ferrari Heads to Monaco Grand Prix, Leclerc's Home Race, with New Lighter Cars
Scuderia Ferrari prepares for the iconic Monaco Grand Prix, driver Charles Leclerc's home race, where new, lighter cars could excel on the tight street circuit.
- 260.286 km
- 78
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What Happened
The Formula 1 World Championship heads to Monaco for one of the most iconic events of the season, the Monaco Grand Prix, which is Charles Leclerc's home race. The 3.337-kilometre street circuit demands precision and adaptability over outright performance, and this year's new shorter, narrower, and lighter cars are expected to be more agile on the tight sections.
“Monaco is always a unique weekend and this year it will be particularly interesting with the new generation of cars, which, for the drivers, should feel quite different on this type of circuit. It is a track where qualifying, confidence and execution matter even more than usual, and where every detail can make a difference.”
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24.84% of Grands Prix entered (1127 GPs).
- Friday: FP1 at 13:30, FP2 at 17:00
- Saturday: FP3 at 12:30, Qualifying at 16:00
- Sunday: 78-lap race at 15:00 (260.286 km)
“I’m very motivated and very happy to continue this journey together over the coming years. Ferrari has always been the team closest to my heart, and I want to carry on with this mission of winning the World Championship with the team I love more than any other.”
Why this matters
The Monaco Grand Prix is a legendary race where qualifying and precision are paramount; this year's new car design could alter race strategy, making it a key test for Ferrari and Leclerc.
Terms in This Story
- Pole Position
- The fastest qualifying time, granting the driver the first starting grid spot.
- Active Aero
- Movable aerodynamic components on the car that can be adjusted for performance.
- Energy Management
- The strategy of deploying and recovering electrical energy from the hybrid system during a race.
- Straight Mode
- A setting that allows active aerodynamics to open for reduced drag on straights; disabled at Monaco.
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