Charles Leclerc

Charles Leclerc put his Ferrari on pole position for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix to the delight of the Monza crowd.

Lewis Hamilton (GBR/Mercedes) [HERE](https://www.flashscore.co.za/motorsport/) George Russell (GBR/Mercedes)

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc is hoping to convert his pole position at Monza into a race win on Sunday. Leclerc went on to say that Ferrari must ensure that ...

Leclerc also went on to say that the race pace for Ferrari is strong and even if they slip up in the first lap, he can come back and win the race. "The first run [of Q3], I didn't do a great lap, but then I managed to put everything together. Leclerc was able to grab the top position after a scintillating lap on Saturday.

Neither Charles Leclerc nor Carlos Sainz have qualified first since the French Grand Prix, although the Spaniard started on pole after Max Verstappen's Belgian ...

“I don’t know how much Red Bull was sandbagging, so let’s wait and see tomorrow when they put everything together. “I knew that in this last lap in Q3, I had to put everything together, and I managed to do it so very happy with the lap, very happy with the performance. “We still haven’t found the sweet spot in terms of balance, but the feeling in the car was good,” explained Leclerc.

Charles Leclerc starts the Italian Grand Prix from pole as he looks to deliver a famous victory for Ferrari on home soil, while grid penalties have pushed ...

But the man standing in for Alex Albon is running eighth, after starting in that same position. But now he is starting to make progress, and has a gap of 19s to close. The undercut was on for the AlphaTauri man, but Daniel Ricciardo held him off after a very nice pit stop from McLaren. Making his competitive debut in [Formula 1](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/formula-1/), the Dutchman finished ninth in his [Williams](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/williams-f1) to leave fans of all stripes impressed with the Formula E champion. Russell also came in as Mercedes opted for hards. Both Verstappen and Leclerc have stopped for fresh tyres. An afternoon to forget for them. A strategic race at Monza saw the lead change hands several times, as Ferrari reacted to an excellent start from Verstappen. But he is already up to seventh place and closing in on the podium spots – much to the approval of the delighted Italian crowd! [George Russell](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/george-russell) drove well to secure another podium finish, crossing the line third. [Carlos Sainz](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/carlos-sainz) and [Lewis Hamilton](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lewis-hamilton) drove from the back of the grid to finish fourth and fifth, ahead of [Sergio Perez](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/sergio-perez) and [Lando Norris](https://www.mirror.co.uk/all-about/lando-norris). The race never got restarted, denying Leclerc the chance to race for the win and leading to a chorus of boos from the grandstands.

With Ferrari two-stopping, Verstappen was some 17 seconds clear of Leclerc when Ricciardo stopped by the side of the road on lap 48. But despite clearing the ...

With Ferrari two-stopping, Verstappen was some 17 seconds clear of Leclerc when Ricciardo stopped by the side of the road on lap 48. The flag could have been red-flagged after [Daniel Ricciardo](/latest/daniel-ricciardo) stopped on the trakc but race control decided to leave the safety car out, allowing [Max Verstappen](/latest/max-verstappen) to claim his fifth straight victory. Leclerc had started on pole while Verstappen was demoted to P7 due to taking a penalty to change his fifth international combustion engine (ICE).

Charles Leclerc reflected on a “frustrating” Italian Grand Prix after his hopes of a late challenge to Max Verstappen were thwarted.

“I think the pace was quite strong today. “It’s a shame, but overall I gave it all, P2 today. “The end was frustrating,” said runner-up Leclerc in his parc ferme interview.

The starting grid at Autodromo Nazionale Monza looked different than most races with Max Verstappen beginning in seventh and Lewis Hamilton and Carlos Sainz at ...

#F1 #ItalianGP #Motorsport #Monza
#ItalianGrandPrix It led to a story we have seen many times this season: Verstappen cruising to victory with the Ferrari strategy being questioned. However, he stated his mindset in a pre-race interview. Engineer: "We will finish the race behind the safety car"

Charles: "Come on. The top drivers still showcased their ability, with Verstappen quickly making his way to the front and building a large lead. Charles Leclerc took an extra pit stop and couldn't make up the ground before the yellow flag, finishing in second place for Ferrari. The gap has only just gone below 19s #F1 #ItalianGP Come on!" LAP 5/53

Make that P2 😮

Verstappen gets past Russell on the run down to Turn 1#ItalianGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/E64FZtsn0V

The race marshals were unable to move Ricciardo's car in time, though, meaning the race failed to get back underway. Leclerc was frustrated by the end of ...

Leclerc was frustrated by the end of the race, particularly as he was looking for a win in front of 125,000 Ferrari fans at Monza. I gave my all but we got P2 today,' he said in the immediate aftermath of the race. We will have to look into it, but I think we were quite strong. He continued: 'We didn't know what they [Red Bull] were going to do behind so we took that choice. Charles Leclerc admits 'I wish we could have gone racing' after the Italian Grand Prix finished behind the safety car... I wish we could have gone racing.

Ferrari's Charles Leclerc was downbeat after he was denied a late challenge on Max Verstappen at the Italian Grand Prix by the safety car.

"It's a shame, but I gave it all today. Italian Grand Prix Leclerc takes pole at Italian Grand Prix qualifying, Verstappen drops to seventh for Sunday

Charles Leclerc has expressed his frustration over the handling of the late-race safety car period at the Italian Grand Prix.

[Sebastian Vettel](https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-drivers/sebastian-vettel/) stopped on lap 12 in his Aston Martin. [Daniel Ricciardo](https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-drivers/daniel-ricciardo/)'s late engine issue triggered a safety car. [Ferrari](https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-teams/scuderia-ferrari/) driver finished second to [Max Verstappen](https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-drivers/max-verstappen/) after two-stopping from pole position at Ferrari's home race at Monza. On whether he was happy with the strategy, Leclerc added: "Well, obviously, we finished P2 so I am not extremely happy with the race so we will work on that." [Charles Leclerc](https://www.gpfans.com/en/f1-drivers/charles-leclerc/) has expressed his frustration over the handling of the late-race safety car period at the Italian Grand Prix. Reflecting on the finish behind the safety car, Leclerc said: "The end was frustrating.

MAX VERSTAPPEN secured his 11th win of the season as he edged out Charles Leclerc at the Italian Grand Prix.

It is the way it is, after the chequered flag there was a bit but not too disturbing.” The car ultimately could not be moved back behind the barriers and F1 officials needed a crane to safely remove the vehicle. Max Verstappen insisted being booed by Charles Leclerc and Ferrari fans did not bother him after he won the Italian Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc reacted with frustration on his team radio at the late Safety Car that ended his hopes of winning the F1 Italian Grand Prix.

[Abu Dhabi 2021](/f1/news/1009871/1/f1-abu-dhabi-2021-lewis-hamilton-max-verstappen-what-happened) when the rule was interpreted differently, allowing Verstappen to overtake Lewis Hamilton and win the race and the championship. [Ferrari ](/f1/news/1010039/1/ferrari-f1-2023-charles-leclerc-carlos-sainz-what-expect)driver Leclerc was forced to settle for second-place at Monza in the team’s home race. Charles Leclerc reacted with frustration on his team radio at the late Safety Car that ended his hopes of winning the F1 Italian Grand Prix.

Charles Leclerc expressed his disappointment at missing out on a special win for Ferrari at Monza but hopes he will soon be able to halt Max Verstappen's ...

Coming home in P2, unable to repeat his memorable home win for the Scuderia in 2019, Leclerc said: "Overall, I think the pace wasn’t bad today. But still we have shown a good pace, so I’m sure we can win some other races." Well I think so, and we will work for that. Asked if he can return to winning ways in 2022 and add to his tally of three victories from earlier in the campaign, Leclerc said: "Yes. [sitting 116 points clear](https://www.formula1.com/en/results/driver-standings.html) of Leclerc in the championship standings – meaning he could wrap up the title at the next race in Singapore. [WATCH: Enjoy the race start at Monza as Leclerc fends off Russell and Verstappen charges up the order](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.watch-enjoy-the-race-start-at-monza-as-leclerc-fends-off-russell-and.1mtbGPgxp9UWezo2YOVeaT.html) "We were happy to make it harder for ourselves on the medium [tyre] with having a longer stint, if we got the benefit of stopping under a Virtual Safety Car, but we didn’t get the full benefit of stopping under [the VSC] and then we had to make those mediums last as long as possible." Having led the early stages, Leclerc was the first of the front-runners to pit under a Virtual Safety Car, which ended as he trundled down the pit lane – the Monegasque committing to a two-stop strategy while Verstappen opted for one. Verstappen’s triumph was his fifth in a row and 11th of the season so far, with the Dutchman now [READ MORE: Verstappen takes his first-ever Italian Grand Prix win behind the Safety Car as Leclerc has to settle for P2](https://www.formula1.com/en/latest/article.verstappen-takes-his-first-ever-italian-grand-prix-win-behind-the-safety-car.3Jo49yrxzyLb1G4FPtePdV.html) Leclerc started the Italian Grand Prix on pole position – sealing top spot in qualifying even before grid penalties were applied for Verstappen and a host of other drivers – but was unable to fend off the Dutchman in Sunday's race. Charles Leclerc expressed his disappointment at missing out on a special win for Ferrari at Monza – but hopes he will soon be able to halt Max Verstappen’s run of victories.

Max Verstappen can seal the Formula One world title in Singapore, after the Red Bull driver extended his championship lead over Ferrari's Charles Leclerc ...

"This morning, the team said anywhere between sixth and fourth was possible. Overall I gave it all today. "You deserve that victory. Leclerc had made his first stop at the end of lap 11 when the virtual safety car was triggered by Sebastian Vettel's Aston Martin stopping on track, also handing the lead to Verstappen who pitted on lap 25. Verstappen started seventh on the grid but was third after the opening lap and 19.5 seconds clear of Leclerc with 20 laps remaining when the Ferrari pitted from the lead to go from medium tyres to softs. The Dutch 24-year-old's victory at the "Temple of Speed", in a race that ended disappointingly and to boos from the crowd, was Verstappen's fifth in a row and 11th from 16 races this season.

Charles Leclerc says Ferrari did not make the wrong call but did not get the full benefit of their choice to stop under the VSC.

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Charles Leclerc says Ferrari did not get the "full benefit" of a pit-stop under the Virtual Safety Car, due to the race going green.

“We’ve shown we’ve had a great reaction from Spa to Monza. “But unfortunately, we didn’t get the full benefit of stopping under [VSC]. But the chequered flag quickly came with Leclerc “But today, again, I don’t think it’s that clear. [Daniel Ricciardo](https://live.planetf1.com/f1-drivers/daniel-ricciardo?utm_source=PF1&utm_medium=category) from the side of the track meant the race ended under the Safety Car – a situation Leclerc believed should not have happened. Leclerc was the only driver to try to take advantage of the timing of the Virtual Safety Car as Ferrari hauled in the race leader to change on to the medium tyre compound on lap 12.