Quick Read
- Fred Vasseur is absent for medical checks
- Leclerc and Hamilton showed strong pace in practice
- Qualifying starts at 3 p.m. BST
Ferrari team principal Fred Vasseur is set to miss the high-stakes qualifying session at the Monaco Grand Prix on Saturday. According to team reports, the decision follows a requirement for Vasseur to undergo necessary medical checks.
The development comes at a critical juncture for the Scuderia, as drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton demonstrated significant speed during Friday’s practice sessions. While Ferrari led the leaderboard early in the weekend, championship leader Kimi Antonelli surged to the top during the final practice session, outpacing Leclerc by 0.327 seconds. Hamilton finished just behind his teammate, setting the stage for a tight battle for pole position.
Ferrari has not yet detailed how the team’s operational structure will compensate for Vasseur’s absence on the pit wall, though the team remains focused on maintaining their competitive pace. In other developments, British driver Oliver Bearman faces a difficult path to qualifying after crashing his Haas into the barriers during final practice.
Qualifying for Sunday’s 78-lap race is scheduled to begin at 3 p.m. BST.