Italian GP

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Leclerc's One-Stop Wonder: Ferrari's Monza Magic!

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Charles Leclerc pulls off a masterclass at the Italian GP, snatching victory from McLaren with a daring one-stop strategy! 🏎️🇮🇹

In a thrilling display of strategy and speed, Charles Leclerc has secured a remarkable victory for Ferrari at the 2024 Italian Grand Prix held at Monza. The young racer executed a bold one-stop strategy that caught many by surprise, allowing him to fend off intense competition from McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Leclerc’s performance not only ignited the passionate Tifosi in attendance but also marked a significant moment for Ferrari on their home turf, a feat that revives the team's glory days and cranks up the excitement for fans worldwide.

From the very start, Leclerc’s confidence was palpable as he took to the grid, embodying the perfect blend of skill and strategy that the iconic Ferrari team is known for. While Piastri and Norris opted for a two-stop strategy, which seemed to initially give them an edge with fresher tyres, Leclerc's audacious decision ultimately paid off spectacularly. With a lead of 2.884 seconds at the finish line, his one-stop maneuver not only showcased his driving talent but also the strategic prowess of his team, proving that sometimes, fortune favors the bold.

The battle on the track was exhilarating, with Piastri closing the gap as the race progressed, but Leclerc's composure under pressure was commendable. As the crowd erupted in jubilation, the Ferrari driver delivered a thrilling finale that solidified his position as a rising star in Formula 1. Meanwhile, Lando Norris – who clocked the fastest lap of the race while conceiving strategies to regain lost time – finished third, showcasing McLaren's continued competitive spirit despite their strategic setback.

As the dust settles from this spectacular event, it’s worth noting that this victory marks Leclerc's position as a formidable contender for future races, and it also places Ferrari back in the limelight of Formula 1 as they aspire for more podium finishes in the coming season. On a fun note, the Monza circuit has been the site of many unforgettable F1 moments and remains a favorite among drivers and fans alike. Did you know that Monza is the second oldest permanent racing track in the world, marking its first race in 1922? Its history is as rich as the competitive spirit seen during the Italian GP!

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Leclerc executes one-stop to beat McLaren to F1 Italian GP win (Motorsport Week)

Charles Leclerc executed an audacious one-stop race to beat the McLaren drivers to deliver Ferrari a memorable win on home soil at the Formula 1 Italian ...

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2024 Italian Grand Prix - F1 results and latest standings after the race (PlanetF1)

Ferrari unleashed a strategy masterclass to ensure a huge home victory on home soil courtesy of Charles Leclerc.

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Italian GP: Charles Leclerc takes stunning Ferrari win from Oscar ... (Sky Sports)

Charles Leclerc took a stunning victory on Ferraris home soil by holding off Oscar Piastri at the Italian Grand Prix, as Lando Norris finished third.

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F1 Italian GP: Leclerc one-stop strategy defeats McLarens to give ... (autosport.com)

Ferrari driver's alternate strategy sends crowd into raptures as McLaren misses out on chance to take more points out of sixth-placed Verstappen's Red Bull.

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Italian GP: Leclerc triumphs with dream Ferrari win at Monza (F1i.com)

Charles Leclerc pulled off an amazing one-stop strategy to set the Tifosi alight with a dream Ferrari home victory over McLaren at Monza.

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2024 F1 Italian Grand Prix - results (RacingNews365)

Leclerc won by 2.664s over Piaatri with Norris third with fastest lap from pole position. Lewis Hamilton was fifth with Max Verstappen sixth as Norris took ...

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Leclerc and Ferrari snatch Italian GP win from McLaren (The Race)

Charles Leclerc scored a brilliantly opportunistic victory for Ferrari in the 2024 Italian Grand Prix, defeating Oscar Piastri's McLaren thanks to a ...

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F1 2024: Charles Leclerc wins Italian Grand Prix – as it happened (The Guardian)

The Ferrari driver benefitted from a brave one-stop strategy to hold off the McLarens of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris.

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Leclerc delights home F1 fans with Italian GP win as Ferrari's bold ... (KGET 17)

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari a rare win at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, much to the home fans' delight, as the team's bold ...

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LIVE COVERAGE - Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d'Italia 2024 ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Live BlogF1 Unlocked. AS IT HAPPENED: Follow all the action as Leclerc beats Piastri to Italian GP victory. Special Contributor. Becky Hart. 4 hours ago.

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LIVE: Leclerc storms to emotional Italian GP victory for Ferrari (RacingNews365)

Follow all the action live from the 2024 F1 Italian Grand Prix, held in the iconic Monza!

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F1 Italian GP: Leclerc wins for Ferrari as McLaren strategy backfires (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Leclerc managed to hold on from a rapidly closing Piastri, who had much fresher tyres thanks to a two-stop strategy, and crossed the line with a 2.884-second ...

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Italian GP Results: Charles Leclerc Wins At Monza After Penalty ... (Sports Illustrated)

Charles Leclerc has won the 2024 Italian Grand Prix. Joining the Ferrari driver with the podium celebrations were Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris who crossed ...

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2024 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix – Race Results (Motorsport Week)

One-stopping Carlos Sainz finished fourth in his final Italian GP with Ferrari with Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton rounding out the top five. George Russell was the ...

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Piastri: McLaren did the 'right thing' with F1 Italian GP two stop (Motorsport Week)

Oscar Piastri has insisted that McLaren did the “right thing” to pit him a second time despite it costing him the win to Charles Leclerc in Formula 1's ...

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Piastri admits Italian GP defeat “hurts a lot” (Speedcafe)

Oscar Piastri fell 2.6 seconds short of victory in the Italian Grand Prix - Australia's #1 motorsport news website - Speedcafe.com.

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Italian GP: Lando Norris says Oscar Piastri was 'too close for comfort ... (ESPN Australia)

Lando Norris said McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri risked a collision with his "too close for comfort" move for the lead of the Italian Grand Prix.

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Lando Norris makes Oscar Piastri crash warning after 'surprise ... (PlanetF1)

Lando Norris suggested he was "one millimetre" from crashing into his team-mate after a daring overtake from Oscar Piastri at Monza.

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Leclerc delights home F1 fans with Italian GP win as Ferrari's bold ... (WWTI - InformNNY.com)

MONZA, Italy (AP) — Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari a rare win at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, much to the home fans' delight, as the team's bold ...

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How Leclerc had 'important role' in winning F1 Italian GP strategy (Motorsport Week)

Ferrari has explained how no restricted data on the Hard tyre saw Charles Leclerc play an “important role” in the one-stop that won him Formula 1's Italian ...

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Leclerc delights home F1 fans with Italian GP win as Ferrari's bold ... (The Pioneer)

Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari a rare win at the Italian Grand Prix, much to the home...

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Piastri "hurts a lot" after Ferrari strategy denies Italian GP victory (autosport.com)

The Australian had been leading before opting to pit for a second time as Leclerc stayed out to take the win. Mark Mann-Bryans Sep 1, 2024, 8:27 AM.

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Piastri bombs Italian GP lead (WAtoday)

Piastri bombs Italian GP lead. Charles Leclerc won the Italian Grand Prix after Aussie driver Oscar Piastri blew a lead late in the race. September 2, 2024 — 4.27am. Save. Log in , register or subscribe to save articles for later. Save videos for later.

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Piastri: Stroll was driving 'first go-kart race' at F1 Italian GP (Motorsport Week)

Oscar Piastri wasn't happy with Lance Stroll's behaviour under blue flags during the final stages of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, saying it was like ...

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Piastri bombs Italian GP lead (Brisbane Times)

Charles Leclerc won the Italian Grand Prix after Aussie driver Oscar Piastri blew a lead late in the race.

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Italian GP data: How McLaren's 'papaya rules' gifted win to Leclerc ... (PlanetF1)

Lando Norris took third place at Monza, having started from pole position. Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari an emotional home win at the Italian GP. Despite ...

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Vasseur feared Ferrari 'cliff' during Italian GP triumph (RacingNews365)

Frederic Vasseur has chronicled the "strange" Italian Grand Prix from his perspective, admitting he remained worried Charles Leclerc's tyres would fall off ...

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Leclerc delights home F1 fans with Italian GP win as Ferrari's bold ... (The Associated Press)

Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari a rare win at the Italian Grand Prix, much to the home fans' delight, as the team's bold one-stop strategy paid off.

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Stella explains choice to not swap McLaren F1 cars in Italian GP (Motorsport Week)

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has revealed that it elected to not swap its drivers in Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix as it wanted Oscar Piastri to pressure ...

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F1 - 2024 Italian Grand Prix - Post-Race Press Conference transcript (FIA)

DRIVERS 1 – Charles LECLERC (Ferrari)2 – Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren)3 – Lando NORRIS (McLaren) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Nico Rosberg)

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Italian GP: Oscar Piastri's overtake on Lando Norris to be reviewed ... (Sky Sports)

Pole-sitter Lando Norris was overtaken by McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri on the first lap of the Italian GP; McLaren chief Zak Brown described the pass as ...

Italian GP driver ratings: Rare score for Charles Leclerc as Franco ... (PlanetF1)

Driver ratings from the 2024 Italian Grand Prix · Charles Leclerc: 10/10 · Oscar Piastri: 9.5/10 · Lando Norris: 8.5/10 · Carlos Sainz Jr: 8/10 · Lewis Hamilton: 7.5 ...

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Winners and Losers from the 2024 F1 Italian Grand Prix (RacingNews365)

The Monaco and Italian Grands Prix as your two wins as a Monegasque Ferrari driver does not get any better - so where better place to start our round-up of ...

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Martin Brundle on Italian GP: Ferrari outwit rivals to give Charles ... (Sky Sports)

Sky Sports F1s Martin Brundle reflects on Charles Leclercs victory for Ferrari at the Italian Grand Prix, gives his verdict on Oscar Piastris first-lap pass ...

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Leclerc delights home F1 fans with Italian GP win as Ferrari's bold ... (The Washington Post)

Charles Leclerc secured Ferrari a rare win at the Italian Grand Prix, much to the home fans' delight, as the team's bold one-stop strategy paid off.

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