The Ferrari driver claimed a sensational pole position at his home race but crashed out on his final lap of qu⭕alifying, leaving him concerned about potential damage to his gearbox.

Ferrari confirmed on Sunday morning that it had found “no apparent 💟defects” with Leclerc’s gearbox following several checks ahead of the race.

It opted not to change the gearbox so that Leclerc could start from pole and🉐 avoid triggering a subsequent five-place grid penalty.

But dur🤡ing the rec⭕onnaissance laps to the grid, Leclerc reported an issue with the gearbox.

“No, no, no, noooo. Guys, the gearbox,🌸” Leclerc said over team radio.

The Monagasque returned to the garage so Ferrari could attempt to fix the issue, but the team faile📖d to get Leclerc’s car back🌱 out before the pitlane was closed.

Leclerc at best was set to be consigned to a pitlane start, but Ferrari sporting director Laurent Mekies told FIA race🍃 director Michae🍬l Masi that his driver will start the race.

Ferrari con📖firmed the problem re🍬lated to the left driveshaft that was impossible to fix before the race start.

It continues a torrid run of bad luck at home for Leclerc, 🀅who is yet to finish a Monaco Grand Prix since starting in F1.

Max Verstappen🍎 will now lead the field away at the start of the 2021 Monaco Grand Prix.