General · 5 June 2026

Leclerc Leads Monaco Opener After Red-Flag Disruption

Fans got an early look at pace around Monaco as the opening session was briefly halted and teams worked through initial running. Charles Leclerc set the quickest lap in first practice for the 2026 Monaco Grand Prix on Friday, with the session interrupted by a red flag. Running resumed after the stoppage, and Leclerc finished ahead of the field in FP1.

By BriefTea Editorial · 5 June 2026 at 14:32

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