Charles Leclerc reigned supreme on Friday at the Monaco Grand Prix, his Ferrari dancing through Monte Carlo’s sunlit streets, eclipsing rivals with a masterful display. The Principality pushed on its local hero though traffic snarls and red flags stirred chaos, as McLaren and Red Bull chased the hometown hero’s untouchable rhythm.

Here’s our recap in pictures of the opening day's action in Monte Carlo.

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Michael Delaney

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