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Leclerc Leads Hamilton in Monza FP1 Practice
4 Sep
Summary
- Charles Leclerc topped the first practice session at Monza.
- Lewis Hamilton finished second, 0.173 seconds behind Leclerc.
- Rookie Liam Lawson was fourth fastest in his Red Bull substitute role.

Charles Leclerc kicked off the Italian Grand Prix weekend positively for Ferrari, leading the first practice session at Monza. He posted a time 0.173 seconds faster than seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton. George Russell of Mercedes placed third, with Liam Lawson fourth for Red Bull, substituting for Isack Hadjar. Championship leader Kimi Antonelli, in the other Mercedes, was sixth quickest.
The session experienced a red flag due to Colton Herta's car stopping on track with a hydraulic issue. Ferrari aims to capitalize on Antonelli's grid penalty for Sunday's race, as the Italian driver will start from the back after taking a new power unit.