Ferrari
Charles Leclerc
"Our performance was there but unfortunately the result wasn't. I gave it my all today, knowing that I had to do something different and take a lot of risks to fight my way forward after starting in 15th position.
"I enjoyed the beginning of the race and it was going quite well. While overtaking Nico on lap 9, I clipped the rear on the wall and our cars touched which damaged my rear tyre and the floor. We tried to continue racing on a new set of tyres but we were just lacking too much downforce after the incident and had to retire.
"A difficult weekend overall, but I am already fully focused on the next race in Canada and will do my best to bounce back there".
Sebastian Vettel
"It was a tough race today but, in the end, second is a great result and I am happy for the team that we got a podium finish on such an iconic track as Monaco. We were also able to benefit from mistakes of other people today, but that's part of this game.
"When I was following Lewis, who was struggling with his tyres, and Max chasing him very closely, I saw that they touched and for a brief moment I even kidded myself I might win it!
"We know we have a lot of work to do so today we are happy, but not entirely happy. On the other side, it's a pity for Charles. Not the best weekend for him".
Mattia Binotto, Team Principal
"Given that he started fourth, Seb's second place is definitely a good result on a track where it's well known that overtaking is very difficult. He ran at a good pace throughout the race and did an excellent job of managing the tyres, which wasn't an easy task today.
"Charles had a strong start, knowing that he'd have to fight his way up the order after his race was compromised by what happened in yesterday's qualifying. It was a good getaway, but being aggressive always carries a risk. He pulled off some nice passing moves, but on his last one, maybe he tried just a bit too hard. But that's the right attitude. He proved that he is not the sort to ever give up or surrender. So it was a race of mixed fortunes and now we are already preparing for Canada".
