Max Verstappen left it late in his FP2 qualifying simulation run to set the fastest time of the opening day at the Monaco Grand Prix.
Verstappen set a time of 1m 12.462s to lead home favourite Charles Leclerc, in second, by just 0.065s in the second practice session in Monte Carlo. Leclerc's Ferrari team mate, Carlos Sainz, was third by 0.107s despite a crash late in the session.
FP2: Verstappen leads Leclerc while Sainz crashes during ultra-close second practice in Monaco
Click on the video player above to ride onboard with Verstappen as he makes his way through the narrow streets of Monte Carlo on his way to setting the fastest lap of the day.
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