Formula One Leclerc and Ferrari victorious at Italian Grand Prix

CHARLES LECLERC secured Ferrari a uncommon win on the Italian Grand Prix, a lot to the house followers’ delight, because the crew’s daring one-stop technique paid off right now.

Ferrari, which had introduced 9 upgrades to its residence race, was one of many groups to decide on to solely pit as soon as.

And that proved the best choice for Leclerc, who regardless of closely degrading tyres, managed to carry off Oscar Piastri and his McLaren teammate Lando Norris.

Piastri completed second, with Norris, left to rue a poor opening lap, third. Carlos Sainz took fourth, one place forward of Lewis Hamilton.

Max Verstappen began seventh and improved by only one place with Norris, who took a bonus level for the quickest lap, lowering the Dutch driver’s championship lead from 70 factors to 60 with eight races remaining.

When Piastri started his pursuit of Leclerc, the Monegasque was 11.7 seconds up the highway.

“Go away me to do that,” Leclerc informed the Ferrari pit wall after they relayed a message to him on the radio.

Because it grew to become apparent what was on the playing cards, the tifosi cheered wildly because the lap counter ticked down, and regardless of being on 38-lap-old rubber, he nursed his Ferrari to the tip to say a well-known win, 2.6 sec away from Piastri.

Leclerc, who received right here for Ferrari in 2019, mentioned: “It’s an unbelievable feeling. I didn’t assume the second time can be so particular. However my God, the feelings had been the identical as as 2019.

“Monaco and Monza are the 2 races I wished to win and I’ve managed to win them this yr. It’s so particular. The tifosi had been unbelievable. Mama Mia.”

Earlier than right now’s triumph, the Italian Scuderia had managed solely a second for Leclerc in 2022 and a 3rd by Sainz final yr since that 2019 victory.