Lewis Hamilton was fifth, but as he chased a late improvement the seven-time world champion lost control over his Ferrari in the long left-hander of Massenet, sliding into the barriers with his right-rear and then right-front, causing a red flag that effectively ended the session.

Ferrari face a race against the clock to get Lewis Hamiltons car ready for qualifying after he crashed at the end of final practice; Charles Leclerc set the pace once again; watch Monaco GP qualifying later on Saturday at 3pm,