Charles Leclerc leads Ferrari one-two in Italian Grand Prix practice

Charles Leclerc paced the field during the first practice session for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on September 4, 2026. The Ferrari driver led a one-two finish for the home team, signaling a positive start for the outfit's new ADUO 2 engine upgrades. This opening session at the team's home race provided early data on the performance of the upgraded components. Ferrari previously opted to delay implementing certain technical elements until this weekend's event. The session represents the initial on-track evaluation of the team's latest mechanical adjustments at the Monza circuit.

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