Race Report & Results 2024 Italian F1 Grand Prix

Event: Italian Grand Prix
Track: Monza Circuit

The complete grid going into turn 1 after the start of the 2024 Italian F1 Grand Prix

Weather: dry  33.7-32.0°C
Tarmac: dry  53.7-43.2°C
Humidity : 32%
Wind : 2.8 -4.3 km/h South

Charles Leclerc won his 7th F1 race at the 2024 Italian F1 GP today. The Ferrari driver started from P4 position and won on the Monza circuit for the second time. It was the second win oft the season for the Monegasque . The Ferrari team scored their 246th F1 GP win, it was the 3rd win of the season and the 20th time Scuderia Ferrari won the Italian F1 GP. 

Leclerc Triumphs at Monza: A Race for the Ages

A Slow Burn Turns to Scorching Action

The 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza started as a slow burner but rapidly transformed into one of the most thrilling races of the season. With strategic masterstrokes, intense wheel-to-wheel battles, and a hometown hero emerging victorious, the Tifosi were treated to a race they will not forget anytime soon. Charles Leclerc, driving for Ferrari, pulled off an audacious one-stop strategy to secure a remarkable victory at the Temple of Speed, sending the home crowd into rapturous celebrations.

Leclerc’s Masterful Strategy Pays Off

Starting from fourth on the grid, Leclerc was not the initial favorite for the win. However, the Monegasque driver executed a flawless race, defying the odds with a daring one-stop strategy that saw him fend off the challenges of McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The Ferrari pit wall, often criticized for questionable calls, played a blinder this time. As other teams scrambled with two-stop strategies, Leclerc nursed his hard tires to the end, showing incredible pace despite the massive degradation concerns.

Leclerc's victory marks his second win at Monza and his second win of the season, following his triumph at the Monaco Grand Prix earlier this year. The significance of winning both his home race and Ferrari's home race in the same season was not lost on him, as he expressed his overwhelming emotions after crossing the finish line.

McLaren Duo Complete the Podium

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris completed the podium, with the Australian rookie finishing 2.6 seconds behind Leclerc. Piastri, who led for much of the race after a bold move on his teammate at the start, could not hold off Leclerc's charge. The decision to opt for a two-stop strategy ultimately cost McLaren the victory, with Piastri admitting post-race that the strategy call was painful but something they had to try.

Lando Norris, who started from pole position, was left to ponder what could have been. After being overtaken by both Piastri and Leclerc early in the race, Norris could not regain the lost ground. Although disappointed with third place, the Briton acknowledged that Ferrari executed a better race strategy, tipping his hat to Leclerc and the Scuderia.

Hamilton and Verstappen in the Mix

Further down the order, Lewis Hamilton finished in fifth place after a spirited drive that saw him battling with Max Verstappen throughout the race. Verstappen, who struggled with his car's balance all weekend, crossed the line in sixth, marking another tough outing for the Dutchman. Mercedes and Red Bull were unable to match the pace of the Ferraris and McLarens, with both teams opting for two-stop strategies that did not pay off as hoped.

Williams Scores Valuable Points

Williams enjoyed a positive day at the office, with Alexander Albon finishing in ninth place, securing two crucial points. Albon, like Leclerc, made a one-stop strategy work, outperforming many midfield rivals. His teammate, Franco Colapinto, finished just outside the points in 12th, marking a solid debut race weekend for the Argentine driver.

Tsunoda’s Misfortune and Haas’s Woes

Nico Hulkenberg, Haas VF-24, and Yuki Tsunoda, VCARB 01, clash at the start during the 2024 Italian GP

Yuki Tsunoda's race ended prematurely after a collision with Nico Hulkenberg forced the Japanese driver to retire. The incident was just one of many setbacks for the Haas team, with both Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen receiving time penalties for separate incidents. Despite the penalties, Magnussen managed to secure a solitary point by finishing tenth, but it was a race to forget for the American outfit.

The Championship Battle Tightens

With Leclerc's win and McLaren's double podium, the Constructors' Championship has become even more intriguing. McLaren has closed the gap to Red Bull, who are now just eight points ahead. Ferrari, too, cannot be discounted from the fight, especially after today's impressive performance.

For Charles Leclerc, the victory at Monza was not just about the 25 points—it was about making a statement. The win has reinvigorated Ferrari's season and given the Tifosi hope that their team can challenge for top honors once again.

As the F1 circus moves on to the next round, the championship battle is heating up, and with eight races still to go, it's all to play for. Monza may have been a slow burner at the start, but by the end, it delivered a high-octane spectacle that will be remembered for years to come.

Quickest Sector Times

• 26.877 sec by Max Verstappen with the Red Bull RB20.
• 27.439 sec. by Lewis Hamilton with the Mercedes W15.
• 26.804 sec. by Lando Norris with the McLaren MCL38.

Classification 2024 Italian F1 GP

P	No	Driver	Team	Time	Laps	Grid	Pts
1	16	Charles Leclerc	Ferrari	01:14:40.727	53	4	25
2	81	Oscar Piastri	McLaren	+0 laps	53	2	18
3	4	Lando Norris	McLaren	+0 laps	53	1	16
4	55	Carlos Sainz	Ferrari	+0 laps	53	4	12
5	44	Lewis Hamilton	Mercedes	+0 laps	53	6	10
6	1	Max Verstappen	Red Bull	+0 laps	53	7	8
7	63	George Russell	Mercedes	+0 laps	53	3	6
8	11	Sergio Pérez	Red Bull	+0 laps	53	8	4
9	23	Alex Albon	Williams	+0 laps	53	9	2
10	20	Kevin Magnussen	Haas	+0 laps	53	13	1
11	14	Fernando Alonso	Aston Martin	+0 laps	53	11	0
12	43	Franco Colapinto	Williams	+0 laps	53	18	0
13	3	Daniel Ricciardo	Racing Bulls	+0 laps	53	12	0
14	31	Esteban Ocon	Alpine	+1 lap	52	15	0
15	10	Pierre Gasly	Alpine	+1 lap	52	14	0
16	77	Valtteri Bottas	Sauber	+1 lap	52	19	0
17	27	Nico Hülkenberg	Haas	+1 lap	52	10	0
18	24	Zhou Guanyu	Sauber	+1 lap	52	20	0
19	18	Lance Stroll	Aston Martin	+1 lap	52	17	0
DNF	22	Yuki Tsunoda	Racing Bulls	Collision damage	7	16	0

Penalties:

• Daniel Ricciardo, Racing Bulls #3 - 5 second time penalty due to forcing another driver off the track
• Daniel Ricciardo, Racing Bulls #3 - 10 second time penalty due to failing to serve time penalty correctly
• Kevin Magnussen, Haas #20 - 10 second time penalty, due to causing a collision

Fastest lap: 1:21.432 min by Lando Norris, McLaren MCL38 #81 on lap 53 @256.100 km/h

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