Suave Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly meet victorious Andrey Rublev as host of F1 stars swap track for tennis at Monaco Masters

Charles Leclerc Pierre Gasly — Photo: © LAT Images

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Suave-looking Leclerc joins Gasly as host of F1 stars swap track for tennis at Monaco Masters

Drivers take a break from Baku preparation to enjoy tennis competition final

Lauren Sneath

Monday 17 April 2023 13:00

Charles Leclerc and Pierre Gasly attended the Rolex MonteCarlo Masters final to watch Andrey Rublev win his maiden title in Monaco.

The pair were among several motorsport stars at the ATP event, with McLaren driver Lando Norris also seen in the stands – though not sat with the Ferrari and Alpine drivers.

Nyck De Vries was also in attendance at the tournament.

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Leclerc and Gasly attended with Leclerc's younger brother Arthur, who is currently racing in Formula 2, and Gasly's girlfriend Francisca Cerqueira Gomes.

The group met the victorious Rublev and his opponent Holger Rune after the match.

Charles Leclerc, Arthur Leclerc and Pierre Gasly meet Andrey Rublev

Speaking after the event on his Instagram story, Leclerc said it was 'unbelievable' to watch the athletes in action.

He said: “It was really nice actually, honestly its unbelievable to see them play in reality.

"On screen it's already impressive, but to see the full speed games in reality, the amount of precision, and also how the mental goes from one side to the other, is really really cool. I love it.”

Gasly and Leclerc spoke to Rolex MonteCarlo Masters event organisers before the match, with Gasly saying: “It’s my first time here in MonteCarlo for the Masters, definitely excited to be following the final.

"I love the competition. I love to be able to see greatness in a different environment.”

Leclerc, who is from Monaco, said: “I’m extremely excited, it’s one of the biggest events of the year here in Monaco.

“I’m really happy to be here. It’s amazing to see such a big sporting event here in Monaco and see so many people attending.”

Star-studded event

AlphaTauri driver De Vries watched the semi-finals next to tennis star Stefano Tsitsipas.

In a joint Instagram post with race organisers, De Vries and Tsitsipas could be seen chatting at the event.

Kelly Piquet was also in attendance at the event on Thursday, posting photos with friends from the stands.

Piquet, girlfriend of Red Bull driver Max Verstappen and daughter of former champion Nelson Piquet, lives in Monaco with Verstappen and her daughter Penelope.

Kelly Piquet shared a photo at the tennis on Instagram

Norris makes an appearance

Though he seemed not to join Leclerc and Gasly at the tennis tournament, McLaren driver Norris was seen at the event and shared a photograph of the court on his Instagram story.

Norris shared a photo of the court on his Instagram story

Streaming on Twitch, Norris told fans he had seen the drivers at the event with Gomes (who goes by Kika) but had not been sat with them.

He said: "Did I see Charles, Pierre and Kika? Yes, they were all on the side court, I was at the back of the court, so their head had to go like this every time there was a game."

He then motioned his head form side to side, before showing that he only had to move minimally. He added: "I think I was in the better position, but they were lower and closer to the court. But they've probably got neck ache now."

Norris said the event was the first tennis game that he had been to, adding: "It was pretty cool."

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