Leclerc tops Monza FP1 as Ferrari lead Hamilton in one-two
Charles Leclerc set the fastest time in first practice for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, leading Ferrari team-mate Lewis Hamilton. George Russell was third as Ferrari opened the weekend with a one-two in front of its home crowd.
Leclerc headed the opening practice session for the 2026 FIA Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, giving Ferrari a one-two in FP1. His best lap was 1:23.008, which put him 0.173 seconds ahead of Hamilton, with Mercedes driver George Russell completing the top three.
The session took place in hot conditions at the high-speed Monza circuit. Early on, Esteban Ocon briefly set the pace before Leclerc moved to the top, and Russell later lowered the benchmark as drivers gradually built speed.
Leclerc's quickest time came on medium tyres during the first practice session of the weekend, in front of Ferrari's home support at Monza.
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