Charles Leclerc will be looking to reignite the Formula One championship race on his home track after clinching pole position for Sunday's Italian Grand Prix.
Runaway points leader Max Verstappen will again have to try and fight his way to the front -- although this time only from seventh -- after being among the many drivers to be hit with grid penalties.
Despite starting the season brightly, Ferrari has had a difficult campaign full of errors. Leclerc, who trails Verstappen by 109 points in the standings, admitted it was a "surprise" to top qualifying. Verstappen is bidding for a fifth straight win and a first-ever appearance on the iconic Monza podium. The reigning champion had a more daunting task at the Belgium GP two weeks ago, when he was again among several drivers to be hit with grid penalties and started 14th but surged through the field to victory."I just need to have a clean Lap 1, clear the cars in between us quite quickly, and I think we still have a good chance here," Verstappen said.
"I will do my best and try to put on a good show ... but I wish I could be there at the front with Charles in order to try and go one-two tomorrow for the tifosi."
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