Monaco 2025 Grand Prize: Leclerc Domina, Alonso surprises and Colapinto meets what was promised
The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix, the crown jewel of Formula 1, has started with intense emotions in the streets of the Principality. In the second free training session (FP2), Charles Leclerc showed why he is the local favorite by marking the best time with an impressive 1: 11,355, consolidating Ferrari as the team to beat. However, the looks also perched on the solid performance of Fernando Alonso and the confirmation of Franco Colapinto as a rising promise, while Aston Martin and Alpine gave what to talk about on this initial day.
Leclerc, the king of Montecarlo
There are no surprises at the top: Charles Leclerc, the Monegasco hero, shone again in his house circuit. After winning in Monaco last year, Ferrari’s pilot showed a relentless rhythm, leading the time table since the beginning of the FP2. With soft tires, Leclerc lowered his record of 1: 11.414 to 1: 11,355, leaving Oscar Piestri (McLaren) just 0.038 seconds and Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) in third place, one tenth. The precision of Leclerc in the narrow streets of Montecarlo, combined with the power of the Ferrari, makes it the man to overcome this weekend. However, Monegasco knows that in Monaco, any error can be fatal, and Saturday’s classification will be key to ensuring its position.
Fernando Alonso and Aston Martin: The ace under the sleeve?
Fernando Alonso, the Spanish veteran of Aston Martin, has taken a step forward in the FP2, ending in a solid seventh place. After a complicated start of the season, with results below the expectations and several abandonments, the two -time champion of the world seems to have found a ray of hope in Monaco. Aston Martin Amr25 showed competitive performance, especially in classification simulations, which has generated optimism in the team. The arrival of Adrian Newey, the star engineer, seems to be paying fruit, although the great improvements are expected by 2026.
Alonso, known for his mastery in technical circuits like Monaco, was confident but cautious: “We are better than expected, but we must keep your feet on the floor.” His seventh position, ahead of pilots such as Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) and Max Verstappen (Red Bull), suggests that Aston Martin could be in the fight for the points, and even something else, if the strategies work in a circuit where he advances is almost impossible. The Spanish tifosi are excited: can Alonso give us a surprise in Sunday’s career?
FRANCO COLAPINTO: Fulfilling the agreed
The young Argentine Franco Colapinto, who debuted this year with Alpine after being a reserve pilot, fulfilled his prognosis of a quiet Friday. In the FP1, Colapinto achieved the 19th place, and in the FP2 closed in position 20 with a time of 1: 13,415. Although his position in the table does not reflect his full potential, the Argentine was serene: “We knew that Monaco would be a challenge, but we are learning and improving.” Your approach is to adapt to the complicated Monegasque layout, where the experience is key.
Colapinto, which replaced Jack Doohan in Alpine from the Emilia-Romaña Grand Prix, has generated expectations among fans, especially in Argentina. Despite some accidents in previous races, his speed and determination have made him a pilot to follow. In Monaco, its goal is clear: avoid problems and add experience in a circuit that does not forgive mistakes. Argentine fans, who have unleashed passions on social networks, are confident that Colapinto can shine in the near future.
What’s coming: classification and expectations
Friday’s day made it clear that Monaco is still a circuit where pole position is almost synonymous with Victoria. Leclerc and Ferrari depart as favorites, but McLaren, with Piastri and Lando Norris, is hunting. Aston Martin, with Alonso in front, could be the surprise of the weekend, while Colapinto and Alpine seek to consolidate in the middle of the grid. The classification of Saturday at 11:00 (local time) will be decisive, and fans are already expectant to see if Alonso can get into the top 5 and if Colapinto takes a step forward.
The 2025 Monaco Grand Prix promises strong emotions, with Leclerc leading the load, Alonso looking for a result that raises Aston Martin and Colapinto demonstrating that his place in Formula 1 is assured. Do not miss the action in Montecarlo, where each curve tells a story! Follow the live coverage and share your passion for F1 on social networks. 🏎️
