Leclerc leads Hamilton in first practice at Monza
Summary
Charles Leclerc was fastest in the first practice session at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, beating Lewis Hamilton by 0.173 seconds. The session had some interruptions and featured several drivers stepping in for others due to injuries or team changes.Key Facts
- Charles Leclerc led the first practice, followed by Lewis Hamilton and George Russell.
- Liam Lawson replaced injured driver Isack Hadjar and finished fourth fastest.
- Kimi Antonelli leads the championship but will start from the back due to a grid penalty for a new power unit.
- The practice session was stopped temporarily because rookie Colton Herta had a hydraulic problem on track.
- Several drivers, including Hamilton and Russell, went off track during the session.
- McLaren and Red Bull won appeals over speeding penalties from the Monaco Grand Prix, affecting Pierre Gasly’s results.
- Yuki Tsunoda is driving again for Racing Bulls, replacing Liam Lawson for a second consecutive race weekend.
- The session took place in very hot weather at the historic Monza circuit.
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