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Charles Leclerc is starting fourth at Monza, and Daniel Ricciardo’s famous 2021 win could give inspiration.
Charles Leclerc is hoping for a “special” Monza race to surprise in the Italian GP, similarly to Daniel Ricciardo in 2021. The defending Monza winner starts fourth for the Scuderia, where he secured a memorable victory last year using a one-stop strategy. This year, Leclerc begins behind Max Verstappen, Lando Norris, and Oscar Piastri, with Ferrari ranking third in terms of race pace. Despite facing strong competition, Leclerc remains optimistic about his chances of a third Monza win, banking on the unpredictable nature of the Italian GP. He acknowledges the challenges but vows to fight until the end and believes in the potential for another surprising outcome on the Monza circuit.
