In Pictures: F1 Championship Contenders Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc Witness the Historique Monaco GP

Two weeks from now, the streets of Monaco will be buzzing with racing cars as Formula 1 moves from Spain to Monaco. But the venue is already hosting a race now where Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc are in attendance. The streets of Monte Carlo are witnessing the Historic Monaco GP, and it’s just as exciting. The event is all about iconic and historic racing cars in action.

It is the 13th edition of this event in Monaco, and there will be 8 races in total. The cars in action will certainly bring nostalgia to F1 fans, without a doubt. The Historic Monaco GP is usually scheduled to run in even-numbered years, while Monaco witnesses the Formula E ePrix in the odd-numbered years.

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F1 fans will certainly enjoy the event, but so will the racing drivers. Leclerc and Verstappen, who are pushing each other to their limits to win the championship, made their presence to the iconic venue to view the event.

Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc witness Historic Monaco GP

The racing cars dating back to pre-war times to 1980s can be seen in action during this event. Iconic cars like the ones of Juan Manuel Fangio, Niki Lauda, Gilles Villeneuve and Ayrton Senna will be on display this week. Like Formula 1, the week includes a free practice session on Friday, followed by Qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday.

Verstappen and Leclerc both live in Monaco, so, of course, they were on show to view the race. The Ferrari driver even jumped into Niki Lauda’s iconic single seater. Further, the 24-year-old will also get to drive Lauda’s Ferrari in the circuit. The feeling of getting into the classic Ferrari will make the Monegasque satisfied, without a doubt.

Meanwhile, Verstappen received an honor from the Fangio Foundation on Sunday. The two drivers are certainly enjoying the week and are taking the foot off the gas as the Historic Monaco GP is underway. The race will go on until 5:10 pm local time.

With the double header in Spain and Monaco, the race for the championship will intensify in the coming weeks. Leclerc is currently leading the pack with 104 points to his name, while Verstappen is right behind him as only 19 points separate the two.

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