In recent years the Monaco Grand Prix has become something of a parade, as the combination of massive Formula 1 cars coupled with the narrow circuit have made overtaking nearly impossible. That means that Saturday’s qualifying session is arguably the most important of the year because if you want to win the Monaco Grand Prix,

The FIA have announced a penalty verdict following a collision between Charles Leclerc and Lance Stroll at the Monaco Grand Prix. All 20 drivers jostled for space on the track during FP1 in Monaco, with the blue flags deployed to alert those on a slow lap to the drivers behind on a flying lap.

Leclerc doubted his Ferrari would excel in the slow-speed corners of Monaco but showed strong pace after receiving a new front wing to finish 0.163 seconds ahead of Max Verstappen. McLaren’s Lando Norris was third, over three tenths off the pace, with Alex Albon fourth for Williams ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri.