Charles Leclerc crowns Ferrari with home win in Monza - pure emotions!
Charles Leclerc crowns Ferrari with home win in Monza - pure emotions!
In the legendary Autodromo Nazionale from Monza, Formula 1 experienced a spectacle that made the hearts of the Tifosi beat faster. Charles Leclerc, the star behind the wheel, secured the home win with an impressive performance, which was of the greatest importance for Ferrari. Five years ago, Leclerc already won a victory here and this time he did not let the fans down when he was the first to cross the finish after a gripping race. The victory was a moving homage to the history and tradition of Italian racing.
The 26-year-old expressed how emotionally this triumph was for him: "I thought it couldn't be as special the second time, but the feelings were like 2019. Mamma Mia." In the incomparable atmosphere of Monza, where the fans converted the entire start-finish line into a joy festival, Leclerc was able to enjoy the feeling of victory 100 percent. Team boss Frédéric Vasseur emphasized the creative party mood of the Italian fan base and emphasized that celebrations are one of the strengths of the Tifosi.
shattering turns in the race
Leclerc's success did not come without a thrill. With a daring one-stop strategy, the Ferrari team relied on a risky tactic that could have gone wrong. Nevertheless, Leclerc showed a masterful performance by dominating the race from the fourth place and finally reaching the finish line in front of the McLaren pilots Oscar Piatri and Lando Norris. The latter was visibly dissatisfied and had to express his disappointment with the missed victory. "It hurts, I don't want to lie: it hurts a lot," said Piatri, who had calculated the best chances of winning.
Max Verstappen, the world champion and driver of Red Bull, experienced a setback. After he had reached the finish line in Zandvoort, he completed the race in Monza with sixth place. His lead overall on Norris melted to 62 points. Verstappen was frustrated and spoke of various technical problems that had affected the performance of his racing car. "The whole race was bad. We have a lot of problems that we have to solve now," he said while looking at the challenges.
It was particularly noteworthy that Red Bull's misfortune in Monza did not lead to an even more serious result, which was not least thanks to the competition between the McLaren pilots. Norris, who started from the pole position, was initially able to hang out, but later fell behind his team-mate Piatri before Leclerc was also able to pass.ranking and challenges for the field
The competition in Formula 1 remains exciting. The McLaren pilots, although they were disappointed, were still able to collect valuable points. With a placement behind the superior Ferrari, the team was able to consolidate its position in the overall classification and take large steps towards Verstappen. Mclaren's managing director Zak Brown confirmed the need to remain optimistic despite second and third place. "We have to be happy about second and three and have shortened the gap," he said.
In midfield, fate was unhappy for Nico Hülkenberg, while his colleague Kevin Magnussen had to feel serious consequences of his driving style. Hülkenberg, who went into the race as a tenth after a promising qualifying, had to end the race early after an accident. Magnussen, on the other hand, reached the maximum limit to penalty points with an unauthorized driving style and is closed to his risky driving behavior in the next race. The racing commissioners confirmed the decision that means a new upheaval for the Haas team.
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