Charles Leclerc Wins Italian Grand Prix

Charles Leclerc clinched a thrilling victory for Ferrari at the Italian Grand Prix, using a bold one-stop strategy to fend off McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Ferrari’s strategic gamble paid off, allowing Leclerc to cross the finish line 2.664 seconds ahead of Piastri, much to the delight of the home crowd at Monza. Norris, who started from pole, struggled after being overtaken by Piastri and ultimately finished third, reducing his championship deficit to Max Verstappen to 62 points. Carlos Sainz, also on a one-stop strategy, finished fourth, with Lewis Hamilton in fifth and Verstappen in sixth. McLaren's performance has closed the gap with Red Bull in the Constructors' Championship to just eight points.