26 May in Ferrari History: Charles Leclerc’s Monaco Victory
26 May carries both celebration and remembrance in Ferrari history. Charles Leclerc achieved his first Monaco Grand Prix victory on this date in 2024, while it also marks the anniversary of Alberto Ascari’s death in 1955.
2024: Charles Leclerc fulfils his Monaco ambition
Winning on the streets where he grew up gave Charles Leclerc’s Monaco success a significance beyond the championship points. After previous disappointments at his home event, he converted pole position into victory for Ferrari.
An opening-lap red flag interrupted the race, but Charles Leclerc retained control after the restart. He finished ahead of Oscar Piastri, with Carlos Sainz securing third place to put both Ferrari drivers on the podium.
Charles Leclerc became the first Monegasque driver to win the Monaco Grand Prix during the Formula 1 World Championship era. The result gave the home crowd a milestone that had eluded him despite earlier demonstrations of speed around the circuit.
1955: Remembering Alberto Ascari
On 26 May 1955, Alberto Ascari died in a testing accident at Monza. Ferrari’s world champion in 1952 and 1953, he remains central to the story of the team’s early success.
The two anniversaries give this date a particular emotional range. For more circuit history, explore our Monaco Formula 1 records.
Ferrari anniversaries on 26 May
May 26 in Ferrari Formula 1 history
Explore Ferrari Grand Prix results, qualifying and Sprint sessions, driver birthdays, remembrance dates and selected milestones connected with this day.
Ferrari Grands Prix held on May 26
Ferrari drivers remembered on May 26
Alberto Ascari
Alberto Ascari died on this date in 1955.
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