Ferrari’s victory in the Italian Grand Prix at the 5.793-kilometre Autodromo Nazionale Monza was a feat destined to remain etched in the minds of fans and enthusiasts of the Prancing Horse. As tradition dictates, the Scuderia was determined to perform well in their home race, to reward the fans for their support, and to do so, they went all-in on developments, bringing to the track an SF-24 specifically evolved for the Monza circuit and equipped with a fresh power unit. These elements, as the data shows, demonstrated the team’s desire, under the direction of Frédéric Vasseur, to win, defying unfavorable predictions, an unsatisfactory qualifying session, tough competition, and doubts about the real possibility of achieving this feat, especially considering tire management that, at least after free practice, didn’t seem to leave much room for hope.
But the team’s will to win ultimately prevailed, aided by Charles Leclerc’s determination, who was aggressive at the start, gaining positions, especially when overtaking Lando Norris at the Roggia with two wheels on the grass, and by the tactical masterpiece crafted by the strategists. By turning what seemed like unfavorable tire management to their advantage, they planned and executed a one-stop strategy that cornered McLaren, which, despite having superior pace, was unable to respond and had to settle for the lower steps of the podium, leaving the spotlight to Ferrari.
An extraordinary race, a true strategic masterpiece and more (with the idea of a single stop that, as Frederic Vasseur admitted post-race, had been planned since the eve of the race), which couldn’t be experienced as just any other victory on any other track. Ferrari’s chief executive officer, Benedetto Vigna, spoke about this during an interview with Sky Sport F1. The CEO of the Maranello company, ready to celebrate the success and join the team’s group photo, didn’t hide his emotion for Charles Leclerc’s second win of the season—arriving exactly three years after his appointment as head of the company—then quoted Enzo Ferrari to describe his state of mind in the face of such a historic motorsport achievement. Moreover, Benedetto Vigna went on to congratulate all the team members for their work in preparing for the Italian race.
“It’s wonderful. I’ve been at Ferrari for three years, and I couldn’t have celebrated in a better way. It’s beautiful; you can’t just live through all of this. Congratulations to the team.”
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