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Leclerc shocks everyone at Monza to win Ferrari’s home Grand Prix
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The Monaco driver shocked everyone with just one stop and finished ahead of both McLarens

Charles Leclerc delivered a stunning victory at the Italian Grand Prix, surprising McLaren and sending the Ferrari faithful at Monza into a frenzy. Starting from fourth on the grid, Leclerc made a lightning start, overtaking George Russell and Lando Norris on the opening lap to move into second place.

After the first round of pit stops, which were triggered earlier than expected due to severe tyre graining, Leclerc was undercut by Norris. Despite losing track position, Ferrari made a bold call in front of their home fans, opting for a daring one-stop strategy while rivals McLaren, Red Bull, and Mercedes all committed to two stops.

The gamble paid off as Leclerc inherited the lead when Oscar Piastri and Norris pitted for a second time. Managing his tyres with remarkable skill, Leclerc held on to secure a memorable victory for Ferrari on home soil. Piastri and Norris completed the podium, with Norris finishing ahead of his teammate, while Max Verstappen, struggling to match the pace of the leaders, finished in sixth.