Max Verstappen also clocked fourth time in the last free practice for the Monaco Grand Prix.
In the run-up to qualifying later on Saturday, Verstappen had to put up with his teammate Sergio Pérez and both Ferrari drivers. The day before, the world champion had also finished fourth in both practices.
Leclerc
Charles Leclerc was then at the top of the Ferrari after both sessions, Pérez drove the best lap time on Saturday. The Red Bull Mexican clocked 1.12.476 and was 0.041 seconds faster than Leclerc. Spaniard Carlos Sainz set the third fastest time in the Ferrari, trailing 0.370. Verstappen conceded just over four tenths of a second to his teammate.
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Qualification
Qualifying starts at 4 p.m. in the narrow streets of Monaco, where overtaking is virtually impossible. A good starting position is therefore crucial for Sunday’s race.
Verstappen won the last three grands prix in Formula 1 and therefore took over the lead in the World Cup standings from Leclerc. The Dutchman is 6 points ahead of the Ferrari driver.
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