Charles Leclerc leads Lewis Hamilton in Ferrari’s 1-2 finish during opening practice for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Multiple outlets report that Leclerc sets the pace in the first session, with Hamilton second as the team begins the weekend strongly.
Several sources also note that Ferrari’s performance comes after the team debuts an engine upgrade introduced at Monza. Free Malaysia Today adds that Leclerc posts the fastest lap in a time of 1:23.008, finishing 0.173 seconds ahead of Hamilton.
The coverage largely aligns on the top two positions and the setting in first practice. One angle emphasized by The Independent is that Hamilton is pursuing a record sixth Italian Grand Prix win at the venue, providing context for why his pace matters. Other reports focus more on Ferrari’s positive start and the impact of the newly introduced upgrade.
