Leclerc Breaks The Home Win Curse, Triumphs In Long-Awaited Monaco Grand Prix - In Pics

Charles Leclerc achieved a long-awaited victory at the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday delighting his home fans with a composed drive to first place despite some early drama at the start. The race encountered a chaotic beginning, with red flags flying before the completion of the first lap. A massive collision involving Sergio Perez's Red Bull and the two Haas cars of Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg forced all three drivers out of contention. Following the restart, Leclerc took the lead cleanly, although Esteban Ocon's retirement due to heavy contact with Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly on Lap 1 added further intrigue to the proceedings. As the race unfolded, strategic decisions became crucial, with spectators eagerly watching to see whether the leading cars would opt to pit or attempt to finish the event without stopping.

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Updated on: 27 May 2024 8:29 am

Charles Leclerc celebrates Monaco Grand Prix win | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Charles Leclerc celebrates with Oscar Piastri and Carlos Sainz | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, centre, celebrates on the podium with second placed McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, left, and third Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain after winning the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Oscar Piastri, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

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Charles Leclerc leads the race | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, left, leads the field after the start during the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Carlos Sainz | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car during the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Max Verstappen | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Oscar Piastri | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia steers his car during the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Lance Stroll | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll of Canada steers his car during the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Lewis Hamilton | Photo: Luca Bruno

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Lando Norris | Photo: Luca Bruno

McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain steers his car during the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Monaco Grand Prix 2024 | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco leads the field after the restart the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.

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Monaco F1 GP Auto Racing | Photo: AP/Luca Bruno

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco, left, leads the field after the restart the Formula One Monaco Grand Prix race at the Monaco racetrack, in Monaco.