Adrian Newey has leapt to the defence of under-fire Aston Martin racer Lance Stroll, claiming the Canadian has a “bad rap” outside of the team.

MONACO - Aston Martin's Lance Stroll collected a one-place grid drop for causing a collision with Ferrari's home hero and pacesetter Charles Leclerc in first practice for the Monaco Formula One Grand Prix.

Adrian Newey insists Lance Stroll gets "an unfairly bad rap" from ... of the Canadian racer as he faced reporters at the first Formula 1 race weekend he has attended in person with his new team.

Adrian Newey was in Monaco as he attended his first race since joining Aston Martin as managing technical partner; Neweys former Red Bull colleague Verstappen has been linked with Aston Martin; watch

The Monaco Grand Prix may be “the jewel in Formula 1’s crown” but the race itself is rarely must-see TV. Sometimes, it’s downright dull.

Norris took pole position from Ferrari’s home favorite Charles Leclerc, with Sunday’s iconic grand prix next up in Monte Carlo

MONACO - Charles Leclerc smashed into the back of Lance Stroll's Aston Martin before giving himself an early boost with the fastest lap for Ferrari in first practice for his home Monaco Grand Prix on Friday.

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Aston Martin driver Lance Stroll has been hit with a further punishment by the FIA after a crash with Charles Leclerc at the Monaco GP.