Monaco Grand Prix 2024 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Charles Leclerc finally broke his home race curse with an emotional and flawless victory at the Monaco Grand Prix, ending years of heartbreak on the streets of Monte Carlo. The Monegasque driver converted pole position into victory without making a single mistake, fulfilling a childhood dream by becoming the first Monaco-born winner in 93 years.

Leclerc's path to victory at his home circuit had been cursed - mechanical failures in 2018 and 2019, a gearbox failure after qualifying in 2021 that prevented him from starting, and a strategy error in 2022. This time, he left nothing to chance, delivering a perfect performance from lights to flag. Starting from pole, Leclerc controlled the race through two standing restarts following red flag periods, managing his pace expertly around the unforgiving street circuit where overtaking is nearly impossible.

Oscar Piastri finished second for McLaren, demonstrating the team's continued strong form, while Carlos Sainz completed an all-Ferrari front row lockout with third place. The victory was deeply emotional for Leclerc, a tribute to his late father Herve and his pocket-sized nation. It ended a nearly two-year winless streak dating back to Austria 2022, and provided Ferrari with a morale-boosting triumph at one of Formula 1's most prestigious races.