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Ferrari Sweeps Monaco Practice, Red Bull Needs Tyre Edge

6/6/2026

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Summary

Ferrari Leads Practice

Ferrari secured the top two spots in Friday practice sessions in Monaco.
Charles Leclerc topped FP1 with 1:13.978 lap, 0.226 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton led FP2 as Ferrari finished 1-2 and Max Verstappen was third, 0.168 seconds back.
Paul Monaghan warned Red Bull must hit the tyre window and quickest lap to beat Ferrari.
George Russell called Ferrari the team to beat and highlighted Red Bull’s pace.

Summary

Verstappen Talks Future

Max Verstappen said deal ends 2028 and includes an exit clause if he falls outside top two.
He trusts the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA) to set 2026 technical rules after recent open talks.
Verstappen claimed Red Bull ignored Canada setup feedback, urging the team to stay sharp.
He enjoys endurance racing outside F1 as a bonus.
Ford said podium raised win appetite, but Verstappen doubts a victory is realistic.

History

Historical Context

In 2004 Ferrari, under Jean Todt, secured its record-setting sixth consecutive Constructors title and Michael Schumacher’s seventh driver championship, winning 13 of 18 races. The team’s historic engineering edge resurfaces in 2024 Monaco practice, where Charles Leclerc posted a 1:13.978 pole-leading lap while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen negotiates a 2028 performance clause.

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Ferrari Leads Practice

Ferrari secured the top two spots in Friday practice sessions in Monaco.
Charles Leclerc topped FP1 with 1:13.978 lap, 0.226 seconds ahead of Lewis Hamilton.
Lewis Hamilton led FP2 as Ferrari finished 1-2 and Max Verstappen was third, 0.168 seconds back.
Paul Monaghan warned Red Bull must hit the tyre window and quickest lap to beat Ferrari.
George Russell called Ferrari the team to beat and highlighted Red Bull’s pace.

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