In recent years the Monaco Grand Prix has become something of a parade, as the combination of massive Formula 1 cars coupled with the narrow circuit have made overtaking nearly impossible. That means that Saturday’s qualifying session is arguably the most important of the year because if you want to win the Monaco Grand Prix,

Lance Stroll has been given a one-place grid penalty for the Monaco Grand Prix for causing a collision with Charles Leclerc in the opening practice session.

Charles Leclerc flies in practice in home race as Lance Stroll slapped with grid penalty - The Monégasque took a maiden win at his home race last season

Lance Stroll has been given a one-place grid drop at the F1 Monaco Grand Prix for causing a collision with Charles Leclerc in first practice. The Ferrari driver and home hero hit the rear of Stroll's Aston Martin at the Loews hairpin after the Canadian veered into Leclerc's path while on a slow lap.

The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull.

Lance Stroll was ruled out of the first practice session at the Monaco Grand Prix following a crash with Ferrari star Charles Leclerc . The pair came together at the legendary Fairmont Hairpin after Stroll failed to spot Leclerc in his mirrors, and moved over right into the racing line of the SF-25.

Leclerc tops Verstappen and Norris in traffic-packed first practice session at the F1 Monaco GP, which saw the Ferrari driver collide with Lance Stroll early on