Lewis Hamilton closed a flawless Friday at Monaco by topping second practice with a 1:13.026 lap, edging teammate Charles Leclerc by 0.111 seconds. The result gave Ferrari a 1‑2 sweep, reinforcing its dominance in the twisty circuit after a 1‑2 in FP1. Mercedes, unbeaten in five races this season, now faces its first real challenge, showcasing its low‑speed edge.

Red Bull’s Max Verstappen improved to third with a 1:13.194 lap after briefly leading on soft tyres, while George Russell slipped to fourth in the Mercedes. Kimi Antonelli secured fifth, half a second off Hamilton’s pace. Lando Norris retired early after a mystery problem sent his McLaren into the Nouvelle Chicane, triggering a virtual safety car, showing they can still fight on softs.

The session ended with a red flag when Sergio Pérez’s Cadillac stalled at Casino Square, freezing the final minutes. Ferrari’s top two remained unbeaten, confirming its advantage on medium and soft compounds. With Mercedes still unbeaten in races but struggling in Monaco, the Italian squad now holds the strongest position heading into qualifying and aim for a Monaco victory.