Ferrari starts the Monaco GP weekend surrounded by positive expectations. Even rivals bet that the Italian team will be dominant in qualifying in Monte Carlo. McLaren boss Andrea Stella stated that the SF-26 seems especially suited to the characteristics of the Monaco circuit.
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Despite the optimism, Fred Vasseur, head of the Maranello team, remains focused on executing the work. He highlighted the importance of qualifying and precision on one of the most challenging circuits on the calendar: “Monaco is always a unique weekend and this year 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,” Vasseur noted.
The manager also commented on the special significance of the race for Charles Leclerc, who will race in front of the local crowd, but emphasized that the team’s approach will remain the same: “For Charles, it is obviously a very special race in front of the local fans, and there is always a lot of support from the fans for Ferrari. We know how much energy he draws from racing in this environment. That said, our approach does not change: we have to stay focused, build the weekend session by session, and ensure that we put both drivers in the best possible position to extract the maximum from the car,” he concluded.
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Ferrari has accumulated good results in Monte Carlo in recent years. In 2024, Leclerc won the race and Carlos Sainz finished third. Last season, the Monegasque returned to the podium by crossing the finish line in second place.
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