Lewis Hamilton fastest in Monaco GP qualifying – here’s why it is key

Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleLewis Hamilton was fastest in second practice on Friday (y Peter Fox/Getty Images)Lewis Hamilton set the fastest time in practice for the Monaco Grand Prix, leading a Ferrari one-two and raising hopes for his first victory with the team. Hamilton finished 0.111 seconds ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc, with Max Verstappen in third place. Mercedes drivers George Russell and Kimi Antonelli secured fourth and fifth positions respectively, while McLaren's Lando Norris experienced a mechanical failure. Hamilton's strong performance follows recent podium finishes in China and Canada, suggesting a revitalisation with the smaller, lighter cars this season. Qualifying is considered crucial for the Monaco Grand Prix due to the circuit's difficulty for overtaking, making pole position vital for a potential win. In fullLewis Hamilton tops Monaco practice standings to raise hope of first Ferrari F1 winThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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