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Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton explained that the possibility of the Monegasque being given a tow during qualifying for the F1 Italian GP was not seriously discussed.
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton clarified that there was no serious discussion about Leclerc receiving a tow during Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix qualifying. Leclerc qualified fourth for the race at Monza, narrowly missing pole position by two tenths. Despite crossing the line first late in the session, Leclerc was overtaken by McLarens and Max Verstappen. Hamilton, qualifying fifth, will start 10th due to a grid penalty incurred at the previous Dutch Grand Prix. While Hamilton mentioned his willingness to support Leclerc, Leclerc confirmed that the idea was not decided or discussed in team meetings. Hamilton also emphasized that he had not practiced giving tows at his former teams, including McLaren and Mercedes. Despite his grid penalty, Hamilton expressed satisfaction with Ferrari’s progress throughout the weekend, highlighting improvements made since the previous race.
