The hometown hero is on pole, however can Charles Leclerc make it third time fortunate and go on to report his first victory and, certainly, his first podium on the streets of the Principality?
He’s actually in the most effective spot to take action – overtaking alternatives being few and much between across the Circuit de Monaco – however behind him he has an formidable team-mate, two super-quick McLarens and a resurgent Mercedes. After which there’s Max Verstappen. After eight straight pole positions, the Dutchman has reduce a subdued determine all weekend and begins P6. Is that this an off-week for the reigning World Champion – or will seeing 5 vehicles lined-up in entrance merely poke the bear?
