Ferrari's Leclerc and Hamilton Secure Second Row for Monaco GP Qualifying
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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