Charles Leclerc thrilled the Ferrari fans by setting the pace in both practice sessions for his home Monaco Grand Prix on Friday after overcoming an early collision and despite low expectations.

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Leclerc, who on Thursday said he had 'low' expectations for this weekend's race, clocked a fastest lap in one minute 11.355 seconds to top the times ahead of championship leader Oscar Piastri of McLaren by 0.

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc explains his non-racing passion projects, some of which are inspired by his home grand prix in Monaco

But the bigger incident for Leclerc came moments later, at the hairpin. Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll, who was in front of Leclerc, jumped back into the racing line after letting a car by him, and Leclerc could not stop in time: Here's how Leclerc damaged his front wing Sound on #F1 #MonacoGP pic.twitter.com/lZkuzU2WoG

Ferrari will not throw in the towel, at least not before they know the impact the Spanish TD will have on performance, says Charles Leclerc.