P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lewis Hamilton revealed that he “could tell” McLaren couldn’t complete a one-stop at Formula 1’s Italian Grand Prix based on their lightening pace in the opening laps. McLaren squandered the chance to convert a front-row lock-out into a win at Monza, as Charles Leclerc completed one less pit stop to triumph on Ferrari’s home soil. […]
McLaren missed the opportunity to convert a front-row lock-out into a win at Monza, with Leclerc clinching the victory by making one less pit stop to triumph on Ferrari’s home track. The team’s strategic race began to unravel when Piastri overtook Norris early on, allowing Leclerc to gain an advantage. Despite McLaren successfully using the undercut on Lap 14, they later had to pit again, ultimately costing them the win. Hamilton criticized McLaren’s decision to push too hard early on, causing excessive tire wear and necessitating an additional pit stop. Mercedes faced similar challenges with degradation in the race, prompting Hamilton to note their lack of race pace compared to their rivals at Monza.
