By Mona Lisa Faris
The roar of the Tifosi filled the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza as Charles Leclerc delivered a heroic podium for Ferrari at their home race. Max Verstappen extended his astonishing winning streak to 12, but for Italian fans, Leclerc’s third-place finish felt like a victory in itself.
Ferrari’s strong qualifying performance put Leclerc on the second row, and though Verstappen quickly took command, the red cars fought fiercely against the McLarens of Norris and Piastri. A late Virtual Safety Car bunched up the field, allowing Leclerc to hold off Sergio Pérez in a nail-biting finish.
“We gave everything for these fans,” Leclerc said as he waved the Italian flag from the podium. “Monza means emotion, and today we felt it.”
Charles Leclerc of Ferrari after the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Autodromo Nazionale di Monza in Monza, Italy on September 1, 2024. (Photo by Jakub Porzycki/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Despite Red Bull’s continued supremacy, the passion of the Tifosi and Ferrari’s fighting spirit turned Monza into one of 2024’s most memorable weekends.
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