Charles Leclerc arrives at the Monaco GP as one of the main candidates for victory. The Ferrari driver, who led FP1, received support from Helmut Marko, former Red Bull consultant, who pointed him as the favorite to conquer pole position and win the race on the streets of the Principality. In an interview with OE24, the Austrian highlighted Leclerc’s strength:
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“I see Leclerc in front — he’s at home there and he’s my favorite for qualifying. And whoever starts in front in Monaco also wins the race.”
Despite always showing speed in Monaco, Leclerc faced years of frustrations in his home race due to mechanical problems, strategic errors, and other setbacks. This story changed in 2024, when he achieved his first victory in the Principality after an impeccable weekend. In the following season, he once again stood out by finishing the race in second place, consolidating his good form on the circuit.
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After renewing his contract with Ferrari, Leclerc also published an open letter to the team and the tifosi. The driver stated that racing for the Scuderia had always been a childhood dream and highlighted the strong bond built with the team over the years.
The winner of eight Grands Prix recalled the moments of joy and difficulty experienced in Maranello, emphasizing that these experiences further strengthened his relationship with Ferrari. Leclerc also reaffirmed his confidence in the team’s project and his commitment to helping bring the Scuderia back to the top of Formula 1.
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