Charles LeClerc Wins 2024 Italian Grand Prix
Sep 1st, 2024
Summary
Charles Leclerc won the 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, using a bold one-stop strategy to hold off Oscar Piastri's McLaren. Leclerc's victory was a stunning upset, as he made the most of Ferrari's daring strategy, which was improvised mid-race. He received 26.4% of the vote for Driver of the Day, ahead of Piastri and Lando Norris.
Leclerc's win marked Ferrari's first home victory at Monza since 2019 and cut Max Verstappen's championship lead. Norris finished third, setting the fastest lap and adding an extra point to his tally. The victory also sparked wild celebrations among Ferrari's fans. Leclerc's win was his second of the season, and he now sits in third place in the drivers' championship.