Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton Secure Second Row for Monaco GP Qualifying
Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton qualified fourth and third respectively for the Monaco Grand Prix, placing Ferrari on the second row.
- 1'12"279
- 1'12"351
- Second row (P3 & P4)
What Happened
In a qualifying session held under warm conditions (air 24°C, track 47°C), both Ferrari SF-26s advanced through Q1 and Q2 with competitive times. In Q3, Lewis Hamilton set a 1'12"279 to take third, while Charles Leclerc, after hitting the barrier at Tabac on his final attempt, ended with a 1'12"351 for fourth, placing Ferrari on the second row for tomorrow's race.
Leclerc 1'13"293, Hamilton 1'13"777; both advance.
Leclerc 1'12"774, Hamilton 1'12"774; both pit for new Softs.
Hamilton 1'12"279 (P3); Leclerc 1'12"351 (P4) after hitting barrier.
Why this matters
This qualifying result sets Ferrari up for a competitive race start at one of the most prestigious Formula 1 events, highlighting the team's strong pace around the tight street circuit.
Terms in This Story
- Q1
- The first qualifying session in Formula 1 where the slowest five drivers are eliminated.
- Q2
- The second qualifying session where the next five slowest drivers are eliminated.
- Q3
- The final qualifying session where the top ten drivers compete for pole position.
- Soft tyres
- A type of tyre compound used in Formula 1 that offers high grip but wears quickly.
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