Ferrari focusing on improving qualifying pace ahead of Monaco GP

Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and seven-time Formula 1 champion Lewis Hamilton qualified 11th and 13th, respectively, for the 2025 Emilia Romagna GP, and while the latter drove a strong race to finish fourth, the former was sixth at the finish line, unable to benefit from a free pitstop under a Safety Car as he didn't have any tyres left.

Hamilton's race pace in Imola shows what could've been had he and Leclerc started higher up on the grid, and heading into Monaco, qualifying is paramount as overtaking is almost impossible around the tight streets of the principality.

As such, Ferrari are aware of the weakness they should address ahead of this weekend's race, and Vasseur said: "The Monaco Grand Prix is a unique race.

"We know how crucial qualifying is at this track, and over the past few days we’ve been working specifically on improving our flying lap performance, because in recent races we haven’t managed to extract the full potential of our package on Saturdays," he explained.

The Frenchman also pointed out the new rules that mandate two pit stops to spice up the show. He added: "This weekend, there is a change to the sporting regulations, specifically for this race which will present all teams with a new challenge.

"Every driver must make at least two pit stops, the aim being to place greater emphasis on strategy and deliver more excitement on track.

"Of course, it is also Charles’s home race," Vasseur pointed out, "and that makes the event special for the whole team. We are fully determined to put both him and Lewis in the best possible position to maximise their performance."

Leclerc won the Monaco GP back in 2024 and realized his childhood dream of winning his home race in a Ferrari, but a repeat of such a feat will not be a realistic prospect for the Monegasque this year.