Charles Leclerc completes Monaco practice double at home grand prix

Championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed into the barriers made a rare mistake this season as he locked up on the way into turn one in the second session and lost his front wing.

Charles Leclerc topped both practice sessions on Friday in Monaco (David Davies/PA)

Local hero Charles Leclerc sealed a practice double at the Monaco Grand Prix as championship leader Oscar Piastri crashed into the barriers.

The Australian, who leads McLaren team-mate Lando Norris by 13 points in the standings, made a rare mistake this season as he locked up on the way into turn one in the second session and lost his front wing at Saint-Devote.