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Charles Leclerc's triumph at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday marked a resounding victory for Ferrari and a significant moment in the Formula One championship race. The Monegasque driver's second win of the season, following his victory in Monaco, ignited the cheers of the passionate Ferrari faithful at Monza.Leclerc's victory was hard-fought, as he held off a determined challenge from McLaren's Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. The race was marked by strategic pit stops, with Leclerc opting for a single stop while his rivals pitted twice. Leclerc's ability to maintain his tire performance proved crucial, allowing him to stay ahead and secure a comfortable victory.Piastri, who had taken the lead early in the race, expressed disappointment with his second-place finish. However, Norris's third-place result was a positive step for McLaren, as he reduced Max Verstappen's championship lead to 62 points.Verstappen's struggles continued at Monza, as he finished a distant sixth, nearly 38 seconds behind Leclerc. The Dutch driver's recent poor form has raised questions about Red Bull's dominance in F1. McLaren, on the other hand, is now only eight points behind Red Bull in the constructor's standings and is a strong contender for the title.In other news, Franco Colapinto made an impressive debut for Williams, finishing 12th in his first F1 race. Leonardo Fornaroli became the first Italian to win the F3 title, while Gabriel Bortoleto won the F2 race in dramatic fashion.

Argentine rookie Franco Colapinto is set to make his Formula One debut at the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, becoming the first driver from his country to compete in the sport in over two decades. Colapinto will replace Logan Sargeant at Williams, who has struggled this season.Despite the excitement surrounding his debut, Colapinto has downplayed comparisons to football legend Lionel Messi, who is considered one of the greatest players of all time."It's very difficult to feel as Lionel Messi, I don't know how it is to feel that," Colapinto said. "But sometimes I see that they compare me and I'm like, you guys are crazy, like Messi is God, it's like you cannot, how are you comparing me?"Colapinto has set modest expectations for his debut, acknowledging that Williams has had a challenging season."I am not expecting much... I just want to go step by step, I want to focus on myself," he said. "That's the main thing I think. To be able to be focused on my job. To be able to do what the team expects. And I am, to be honest, more than sure that I can do it."Colapinto's debut will be a significant moment for Argentine motorsport, and he is eager to make the most of the opportunity."I'm very excited to be here, to be honest," he said. "It's a dream come true. I've been working for this for my whole life, so it's a very special moment for me."The Italian Grand Prix will take place at the iconic Monza circuit, which is known for its high speeds and challenging layout. Colapinto will have two practice sessions on Friday to familiarize himself with the track before qualifying on Saturday and the race on Sunday.