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Charles Leclerc conquered a crucial first place in front of his home fans at the Monaco Formula 1 Grand Prix. Meanwhile, Max Verstappen had to settle for sixth place. Leclerc demonstrated exceptional skill maneuvering his Ferrari through Monaco’s challenging corners, setting a lap time of 1:10.270s, which was 0.154s faster than McLaren’s Oscar Piastri in second place. Leclerc showed great form during the practice sessions leading up to qualifying, being the fastest in both FP2 and FP3. Despite not using a final qualifying simulation, Leclerc managed to outpace Verstappen in the final practice session by almost two tenths of a second, indicating he had more speed to offer in the sunny qualifying session. Given the difficulty of overtaking on Monaco’s narrow streets, securing pole position is of utmost importance at this circuit. As a result, the battle for the top grid positions was intense, with drivers fighting for space on the track and leading teams vying for the front row. Mercedes looked strong, McLaren not far behind, and Verstappen, despite his second-best time in FP3, struggled to find his rhythm on the bumpy circuit. Leclerc has had a history of bad luck in Monaco, starting from pole position twice before but only managing a fourth place finish. However, this time, he seemed determined to break the curse and set the pace from the start in Q1. Oscar Piastri initially set the fastest time, while Red Bull faced challenges, especially in Sergio Perez’s pit box. As the clock ticked down, Leclerc reclaimed the top spot with about four minutes remaining, putting pressure on the drivers at the bottom of the order. The track was getting faster as cars prepared for one last push lap in Q1. The possibility of a prominent driver being eliminated in the first session was significant, and indeed, two Grand Prix winners failed to advance. Fernando Alonso finished in sixteenth place, facing traffic issues during the race. Williams’ Logan Sargeant and Perez, a previous Monaco winner, were just behind him in eighteenth place after a disappointing qualifying session. As expected, Sauber’s Valtteri Bottas and Zhou Guanyu struggled to keep up with the pace during qualifying and will start at the back of the grid on Sunday. With George Russell setting the fastest time in Q1, it was evident that any driver had a chance to secure pole position. However, they first needed to make it to Q3, and the first session proved that nothing was guaranteed. The early exits of Alonso and Perez from qualifying provided an opportunity for some midfield drivers to advance to Q2. Williams’ Alex Albon and the Haas duo were strong contenders to do so. As the qualifying session came to a close, Albon and Alpine’s Esteban Ocon seemed poised to secure an unlikely spot in Q3, with the McLaren duo leading the way. However, Ocon had to pit with time still remaining, allowing his Alpine teammate Pierre Gasly to take his place in eleventh. Nico Hulkenberg, Daniel Ricciardo, Lance Stroll, and Kevin Magnussen followed closely. Gasly celebrated over the team radio after making it through, while Ricciardo’s mood was noticeably more somber. Aston Martin will be wondering what went wrong, as Stroll’s performance confirmed their starting positions in 14th and 16th places for the main event on Sunday. At the front of the grid, Norris, Verstappen, and Perez secured their places in Q3 as the top three. With such fierce competition, pole position could go to anyone, especially with only two tenths of a second separating the top six drivers and seven different cars advancing to the top-10. Heading into the final session, times were incredibly close, with seven different teams in contention. The crucial final qualifying races would determine who could come out on top. After the first runs in Q3, Leclerc led the pack, with Piastri close behind and Verstappen trailing by 0.149 seconds. The pit box was tense, as no one could relax before the final laps of the day. Leclerc shone in the final moments of the session, securing pole position, while Piastri settled for second place on the front row. Carlos Sainz completed Ferrari’s dominance with a third place, just 0.248 seconds behind the pole time. Lando Norris ensured Ferrari and McLaren occupied the first two rows of the grid on Sunday. George Russell completed the top five for Mercedes, trailing by 0.273 seconds. Verstappen had to settle for sixth place after hitting the wall on his final attempt. Lewis Hamilton struggled to make an impact and ended up in seventh place, just three and a half tenths behind pole position. RB’s Yuki Tsunoda continued to impress, finishing in eighth place. Albon and Gasly were ecstatic after securing ninth and tenth place, respectively. After an exciting qualifying session, all attention now turns to Sunday’s Grand Prix.
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Cristiano Ronaldo scores three goals in Manchester United’s victory
In the last match of the season, Cristiano Ronaldo once again showed why he is considered one of the best football players in the world. The Portuguese forward scored three goals in Manchester United’s 4-2 victory over rivals Manchester City.
With this result, United secured the Premier League title and ended the season on a high note. Ronaldo was the standout player of the game, showcasing all his skill and precision in finishing.
Ronaldo’s first goal came at the 25th minute of the first half, in an individual play where he dribbled past two defenders and shot into the corner of the goal. The second goal came at the 35th minute, after a beautiful exchange of passes between United players. And the third goal came at the 60th minute, from a perfect free-kick.
In addition to the three goals, Ronaldo also provided an assist for United’s fourth goal, scored by Bruno Fernandes. With this brilliant performance, the Portuguese forward became the top scorer of the Premier League and helped United achieve the long-awaited title.
After the game, Ronaldo spoke about the importance of the victory and the happiness of being able to contribute to the team. “I am very happy to help United win this title. We worked hard throughout the season and we deserve this achievement. Now it’s time to celebrate and think about the next season,” said the player.
With this victory, Manchester United ends the season as the Premier League champion and is already planning for the next season. The team is confident in maintaining their good performance and winning more titles. The fans are excited and hope to see Cristiano Ronaldo shining even more in the upcoming games.
