Charles Leclerc is a favorite for a pill in his home chain
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The Monaco Grand Prix is here, with Formula One arriving in its seventh race of the 2022 season since last week’s Spanish Grand Prix. The prestigious race has been the subject of much speculation this week, with Formula One owner Liberty Media considering expanding the sport and jeopardizing the historic race due to a number of factors, including: small crowds compared to other races, low fee paid for the privilege of being host one of the 22 Grand Prix and the relatively difficult potential for overtaking and exciting moves.
But Ferrari-based Monegasque driver Charles Leclerc, who has lived in Monaco all his life, insists the withdrawal would be a “bad move”, adding: “Monaco is one of the best tracks there, with no qualifiers. I enjoy so much here and where the driver can make such a big difference. In terms of the challenge for pilots, this is one of the most difficult challenges of the year. “
Leclerc will hope to regain the lead over Red Bull world champion Max Verstappen, who has a six-point lead in the drivers’ standings, while Carlos Sainz will also hope to help break Red Bull’s 26-point lead. constructors. title race. Mercedes continues to face difficulties, with Lewis Hamilton and George Russell desperate to challenge themselves to the top of the race. Follow live updates from FP3 and accrual to qualify this afternoon in Monte Carlo:
Monaco Grand Prix Qualifiers
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Qualifications for Grand Monaco
Saturday’s qualifiers in Monaco are crucial, as it is a very difficult chain to overtake. Qualifying starting positions can be key to collecting points – and podiums – on Sunday.
For Charles Leclerc, born and raised here, today is a chance to secure a pole position and set out to win his home race tomorrow, but he will have to be at the top of his risk-reward strategies.
He secured a field last year, but crashed at the end of qualifying and ruined his chances for the rest of the weekend, although this was not obvious at the time.
The Ferrari driver was the fastest in both drills on Friday, but was not defeated in second place earlier today, with Reb Bull’s Sergio Perez being faster.
How will Leclerc fare this afternoon?
Michael Jones28 May 2022 14:28
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Charles Leclerc receives advice from Christian Horner for resistance in the “unique” home race
The Monegasque will have an immediate chance to return to his home on the streets of Monte Carlo this weekend.
Leclerc still qualified for last year’s pole vault, and Horner is “confident” that the 24-year-old will be struggling to win in Monaco.
Michael Jones May 28, 2022 2:23 p.m.
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Qualifications for Grand Monaco
Can Ferrari’s native driver Charles Leclerc qualify for the Monaco Grand Prix tomorrow?
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Or will Sergio Perez of Red Bull throw a wrench at work?
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Do not exclude Max Verstappen. He is in charge of the World Cup and will not want to give up, although he was not in top form on the track.
Michael Jones May 28, 2022 2:15 p.m.
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Qualifications for Grand Monaco
The five best pilots from the last training. Pierre Gasley of AlphaTuari was the best of the others outside of Red Bulls and Ferrari.
1. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) – 1: 12.476
2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +0.041 sec
3. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) + 0.37s
4. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) + 0.405s
5. Pierre Gasley (Alpha Taurus) + 0.734s
Charles Leclerc and Sergio Perez were the most consistent drivers in the three training sessions and the fight for the field can be reduced to these two.
Michael Jones May 28, 2022 2:09 p.m.
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Qualifications for Grand Monaco
Saturday afternoon’s qualifying session for the Monaco Grand Prix starts in less than an hour, and topping the rankings here is crucial to the pilot’s hopes of winning the race on Sunday.
Red Bull’s Sergio Perez topped the final practice table just 0.041 seconds ahead of Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc after two fastest laps in the session.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz was third fastest, 0.370 seconds behind Perez, and Red Bull’s Verstappen’s Max Verstappen was 0.405 seconds behind, a surprising distance between the two Red Bull teammates.
It looks like the qualifier will be a battle between Ferrari and Red Bull for pole position.
Michael Jones May 28, 2022 2:03 p.m.
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Eric Dyer in F1, the Champions League final and the future of Tottenham
“I started a few years ago after Drive to Survive, like a lot of people,” said the Tottenham defender.
“They have something special in the Champions League, their story helps them a lot, an incredible series to reach the final. I’m sure it will be a great match, let the best team win.
“Playing in the Champions League again will be fantastic, it is the best competition in the world. The Premier League will be stronger, as always. “
Jack Rathborn May 28, 2022 1:40 p.m.
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Mason Mount for supporting Red Bull and reflecting on the Chelsea season
Mason Mount: “We saw them yesterday for training, we talked a little, they are really good guys. It’s boiling. We look forward to the next one.
“I’m not sure about the Champions League final, it’s a top match, two top teams, I’m excited to watch it. It will be a good game.
“We were in and around him [the title race], by half, it’s disappointing, the goal is to reduce the difference. Now is an exciting time, as the owners confirmed today. Now we are looking forward to exciting things, we can’t wait to get back to that. “
Jack Rathborn May 28, 2022 1:32 p.m.
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Monaco Grand Prix 2022
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Jack Rathborn May 28, 2022 1:12 p.m.
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Monaco Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton “drives to the brink”
Di Resta on the problems of Hamilton and Mercedes in Monte Carlo.
He says: “This is not a favorite for them, I would not think there is any trick. It feels like driving on the edge.
“You will crash if you exceed it. A beautiful car here is so rewarding. ”
Jack Rathborn May 28, 2022 1:09 p.m.
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Monaco Grand Prix: Di Resta understands Russell’s complaint against Perez
Di Resta: “You can see the cars there, there’s a way, I can understand why George is upset. It’s time to be more punishable, at times it doesn’t seem to be respected.
Jack Rathborn May 28, 2022 1:07 p.m.
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