2024 Italian Grand Prix

The (officially the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d’Italia 2024) was the sixteenth race of the FIA Formula One World Championship, held at Autodromo Nazionale Monza on the weekend of August 30 to September 1, .
Charles Leclerc delivered a stunning performance to secure victory for Ferrari on home soil. Oscar Piastri finished in second place for McLaren, followed by his teammate Lando Norris in third.
Ferrari’s strategic gamble on a one-stop strategy paid off, allowing Leclerc to hold off the McLarens despite their impressive pace. This win was particularly special for Leclerc, as he also won his home Grand Prix in Monaco earlier this year.
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==Background==
===Driver Swap at Williams===
Following the previous race in the Netherlands, Williams announced that Logan Sargeant has been ousted from the team. His seat has been filled by Franco Colapinto, a junior from Williams Driver Academy and a Formula 2 driver, for the remainder of the season. 
With Carlos Sainz, Jr. already signed for , Colapinto's role for the next year remains uncertain, but only time will tell how the situation unfolds. 
===Andrea Kimi Antonelli===
Mercedes made a significant announcement just a day after 18-year-old Andrea Kimi Antonelli made his FP1 debut with the team at his home event in Monza. 
The team confirmed that they have signed the rookie driver as George Russell’s teammate for the season. Antonelli, who has shown great promise in Formula 2, will be stepping up to replace Lewis Hamilton. 
Mercedes have been carefully considering their options for the upcoming season ever since Hamilton revealed his plans to leave the team at the end of the season to join Ferrari.
===Entry List===
The full entry list for the is outlined below:
Official Entry list of the 
No. 	Driver 	Entrant 	Constructor 	Chassis 	Engine 	Model 	Tyre
1 	Max Verstappen 	Oracle Red Bull Racing 	 	RB20 	 	RBPTH002 1.6 V6T 	
3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team 	 	VCARB 01 	 	RBPTH002 1.6 V6T 	
4 	Lando Norris 	McLaren F1 Team 	 	MCL38 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
10 	Pierre Gasly 	BWT Alpine F1 Team 	 	A524 	 	E-Tech RE24 1.6 V6T 	
11 	Sergio Pérez 	Oracle Red Bull Racing 	 	RB20 	 	RBPTH002 1.6 V6T 	
14 	Fernando Alonso 	Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team 	Aramco 	AMR24 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
16 	Charles Leclerc 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	SF-24 	 	066/12 1.6 V6T 	
18 	Lance Stroll 	Aston Martin Aramco Formula One Team 	Aramco 	AMR24 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
20 	Kevin Magnussen 	MoneyGram Haas F1 Team 	 	VF-24 	 	066/10 1.6 V6T 	
22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team 	 	VCARB 01 	 	RBPTH002 1.6 V6T 	
23 	Alexander Albon 	Williams Racing 	 	FW46 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
24 	Guanyu Zhou 	Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber 	 	C44 	 	066/12 1.6 V6T 	
27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	MoneyGram Haas F1 Team 	 	VF-24 	 	066/10 1.6 V6T 	
31 	Esteban Ocon 	BWT Alpine F1 Team 	 	A524 	 	E-Tech RE24 1.6 V6T 	
43 	Franco Colapinto 	Williams Racing 	 	FW46 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
44 	Lewis Hamilton 	Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team 	 	F1 W15 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
55 	Carlos Sainz, Jr. 	Scuderia Ferrari 	 	SF-24 	 	066/12 1.6 V6T 	
63 	George Russell 	Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team 	 	F1 W15 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
77 	Valtteri Bottas 	Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber 	 	C44 	 	066/12 1.6 V6T 	
81 	Oscar Piastri 	McLaren F1 Team 	 	MCL38 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
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12 	Andrea Kimi Antonelli 	Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team 	 	F1 W15 	 	F1 M15 1.6 V6T 	
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==Practice==
===FP1===
===FP2===
===FP3===
===Practice Results===
The full practice results for the are outlined below:
==Qualifying==
===Qualifying Report===
====Q1====
====Q2====
====Q3====
===Qualifying Results===
The full qualifying results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	 	Q1 	Q1 	 	Q2 	Q2 	 	Q3 	Q3 	Grid
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Team 	 	Pos. 	Time 	 	Pos. 	Time 	 	Pos. 	Time 	Grid
1 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	 	1 	1:19.911 	 	3 	1:19.727 	 	1 	1:19.327 	1
2 	81 	Oscar Piastri 	 	 	3 	1:20.076 	 	5 	1:19.808 	 	2 	1:19.436 	2
3 	63 	George Russell 	 	 	5 	1:20.169 	 	6 	1:19.877 	 	3 	1:19.440 	3
4 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	 	2 	1:20.074 	 	7 	1:20.007 	 	4 	1:19.461 	4
5 	55 	Carlos Sainz 	 	 	4 	1:20.149 	 	4 	1:19.799 	 	5 	1:19.467 	5
6 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	 	7 	1:20.477 	 	1 	1:19.641 	 	6 	1:19.513 	6
7 	1 	Max Verstappen 	 	 	6 	1:20.226 	 	2 	1:19.662 	 	7 	1:20.022 	7
8 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	 	9 	1:20.598 	 	8 	1:20.216 	 	8 	1:20.062 	8
9 	23 	Alexander Albon 	 	 	8 	1:20.542 	 	9 	1:20.314 	 	9 	1:20.299 	9
10 	27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	 	 	13 	1:20.781 	 	10 	1:20.411 	 	10 	1:20.339 	10
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
11 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	 	10 	1:20.617 	 	11 	1:20.421 	 	 	 	11
12 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	 	15 	1:20.901 	 	12 	1:20.479 	 	 	 	12
13 	20 	Kevin Magnussen 	 	 	14 	1:20.856 	 	13 	1:20.698 	 	 	 	13
14 	10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	 	11 	1:20.748 	 	14 	1:20.738 	 	 	 	14
15 	31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	 	12 	1:20.764 	 	15 	1:20.766 	 	 	 	15
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	 	
16 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	 	16 	1:20.945 	 	 	 	 	 	 	16
17 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	 	17 	1:21.013 	 	 	 	 	 	 	17
18 	43 	Franco Colapinto 	 	 	18 	1:21.061 	 	 	 	 	 	 	18
19 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	 	19 	1:21.101 	 	 	 	 	 	 	19
20 	24 	Guanyu Zhou 	 	 	20 	1:21.445 	 	 	 	 	 	 	20
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*Bold indicates the fastest driver's time in each session.
===Grid===
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==Race==
===Report===
The Italian Grand Prix at Monza was filled with exciting moments and strategic maneuvers. Here are some of the key highlights:
====Charles Leclerc’s Victory====
Leclerc secured a memorable win for Ferrari on home soil, much to the delight of the Tifosi. His composed driving and Ferrari’s bold one-stop strategy were crucial in holding off the McLarens.
====Lando Norris on Pole====
Norris started the race from pole position, giving McLaren a strong start. However, the battle for the lead was intense, with his teammate Oscar Piastri and Leclerc close behind.
====Early Pit Stops====
George Russell made an early pit stop for hard tires and a new front wing, which set off a series of pit stops involving key players like Norris, Leclerc, Hamilton, and Piastri between laps 15 and 17. This shuffled the race order significantly.
====Penalties and Collisions====
The race saw several penalties and collisions. Daniel Ricciardo received a 5-second penalty for contact with Nico Hulkenberg, and Hulkenberg was penalized for a collision with Yuki Tsunoda. These incidents added layers of unpredictability to the race.
====Tire Degradation====
In the latter half of the race, tire degradation became a critical factor. Norris struggled with tire wear, which allowed Leclerc to capitalize and take the lead.
====Emotional Victory====
Leclerc’s win was not just a triumph for Ferrari but also a heartfelt moment for him personally. He shared an emotional message with fans, comparing this victory to his previous win at Monza in .
===Race Results===
The full race results for the are outlined below:
Pos. 	No. 	Driver 	Constructor 	Laps 	Time/Retired 	Grid 	Points
1 	16 	Charles Leclerc 	 	53 	1:14:40.727 	4 	25
2 	81 	Oscar Piastri 	 	53 	+2.664 	2 	18
3 	4 	Lando Norris 	 	53 	+6.153 	1 	16
4 	55 	Carlos Sainz 	 	53 	+15.621 	5 	12
5 	44 	Lewis Hamilton 	 	53 	+22.820 	6 	10
6 	1 	Max Verstappen 	 	53 	+37.932 	7 	8
7 	63 	George Russell 	 	53 	+39.715 	3 	6
8 	11 	Sergio Pérez 	 	53 	+54.148 	8 	4
9 	23 	Alexander Albon 	 	53 	+1:07.456 	9 	2
10 	20 	Kevin Magnussen 	 	53 	+1:08.302 	13 	1
11 	14 	Fernando Alonso 	 	53 	+1:08.495 	11 	
12 	43 	Franco Colapinto 	 	53 	+1:21.308 	18 	
13 	3 	Daniel Ricciardo 	 	53 	+1:33.452 	12 	
14 	31 	Esteban Ocon 	 	52 	+1 Lap 	15 	
15 	10 	Pierre Gasly 	 	52 	+1 Lap 	14 	
16 	77 	Valtteri Bottas 	 	52 	+1 Lap 	19 	
17 	27 	Nico Hülkenberg 	 	52 	+1 Lap 	10 	
18 	24 	Guanyu Zhou 	 	52 	+1 Lap 	20 	
19 	18 	Lance Stroll 	 	52 	+1 Lap 	17 	
 	22 	Yuki Tsunoda 	 	7 	Overheating 	16 	
Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.	Source:%20-%20Final%20Race%20Classification.pdf - Final Race Classification (PDF). Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile.
==Milestones==
*Début race for Franco Colapinto with Williams
*395 race entry for Fernando Alonso
*255 race entry and race start for Daniel Ricciardo
*200 race entry for Max Verstappen
*200 race entry for Carlos Sainz, Jr.
*160 race entry for Lance Stroll
*145 race entry for Pierre Gasly
*120 race start for Lando Norris
*120 race start for George Russell
*60 race start for Guanyu Zhou
*160 pole position for McLaren
** 64 front row lockout for McLaren
==Standings==
Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship	Drivers' World Championship
Pos. 	Driver 	Pts. 	+/-
 	Max Verstappen 	303 	
 	Lando Norris 	241 	
 	Charles Leclerc 	217 	
4th 	Oscar Piastri 	197 	
5th 	Carlos Sainz 	184 	
6th 	Lewis Hamilton 	164 	
7th 	Sergio Pérez 	143 	
8th 	George Russell 	128 	
9th 	Fernando Alonso 	50 	
10th 	Lance Stroll 	24 	
11th 	Nico Hülkenberg 	22 	
12th 	Yuki Tsunoda 	22 	
13th 	Daniel Ricciardo 	12 	
14th 	Pierre Gasly 	8 	
15th 	Oliver Bearman 	6 	
16th 	Kevin Magnussen 	6 	
17th 	Alexander Albon 	6 	1
18th 	Esteban Ocon 	5 	1
Only point-scoring drivers are shown.
Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship	Constructors' World Championship
Pos. 	Team 	Pts. 	+/-
 	 	446 	
 	 	438 	
 	 	407 	
4th 	 	292 	
5th 	 	74 	
6th 	 	34 	
7th 	 	28 	
8th 	 	13 	
9th 	 	6 	
Only point-scoring constructors are shown.
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