Charles Leclerc achieved a surprising podium finish for Ferrari at the 2024 Dutch Grand Prix, taking third place after starting sixth on the grid. Despite a challenging weekend and low expectations, Leclerc executed a strong race strategy, overtaking competitors and managing to fend off McLaren's Oscar Piastri. Leclerc expressed his astonishment at the team's turnaround in performance, highlighting the improvement in pace during the race compared to qualifying. McLaren's Lando Norris won the race, with Max Verstappen finishing second, while Leclerc was just 2.5 seconds behind Verstappen. This podium marks a morale boost for Ferrari, who have struggled recently and are looking forward to upcoming upgrades at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza. Leclerc's performance keeps him in the third position in the drivers' standings, as Ferrari aims to regain competitiveness against resurgent teams like McLaren and Mercedes.