Ferrari's mixed Monaco GP Hamilton podium Leclerc crash

Ferrari experienced a weekend of starkly contrasting fortunes at the Monaco Grand Prix, with Lewis Hamilton securing a second consecutive podium while Charles Leclerc's home race ended in a crash caused by persistent brake issues. Team principal Fred Vasseur, who returned to the pit wall on Sunday after missing Saturday's qualifying for medical reasons, described the outcome as a mix of encouragement and frustration.

Hamilton, starting third, drove a controlled race to finish second behind race winner Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes. The British driver maintained his position despite serving a five-second time penalty for speeding in the pit lane, which was executed during a Safety Car period that saw Ferrari successfully perform a double-stack pit stop for both cars. Vasseur praised Hamilton's performance, stating the driver achieved the maximum available with the car's package and highlighted his growing confidence as a sign of the team's progress.

The narrative was painfully different for Leclerc. The Monegasque driver, who had started fourth, struggled with braking inconsistencies throughout the weekend, which also affected his qualifying. Following a late-race Safety Car to...