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Charles Leclerc secured a thrilling victory for Ferrari at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix, leading the team to their 20th win at the iconic Monza circuit. In a race filled with strategic battles and impressive overtaking maneuvers, Leclerc’s exceptional tire management allowed him to cross the finish line ahead of McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, delivering joy to the home crowd.

Charles Leclerc drove a brilliant race at the Italian Grand Prix, securing a thrilling victory for Ferrari and their second win of the Formula 1 season. The Monegasque driver’s one-stop strategy proved to be the winning formula, as he overtook Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris to take the lead and claim his seventh career F1 victory.

Ferrari team principal Frederic Vasseur has provided insight into the strategic blunder that cost Charles Leclerc valuable time during the British Grand Prix. Vasseur attributed the decision to pit Leclerc for Intermediate tyres to the driver’s track position, as the team gambled on impending rain. However, the track conditions did not deteriorate as expected, leading to a significant loss of time for Leclerc. Vasseur defended the team’s aggressive strategy, but acknowledged that the call was ultimately the wrong one.

Max Verstappen has claimed the sprint race pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Lando Norris by just 0.093s in a thrilling qualifying session at the Red Bull Ring. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc was hampered by an anti-stall issue, leaving him to start 10th on the grid.