Leclerc wins first training and duel with Vettel

The 21-year-old Monegasque set the fastest time in the first free practice session on Friday in 1:27,905 minutes and was clearly faster than Ferrari teammate Sebastian Vettel (1:30,507), who finished the session in eighth place.

The McLarens of Carlos Sainz and Lando Norris took second and third place on a drying track. World champion Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) came fourth, Nico Hülkenberg took 15th place.

Difficult conditions Former world champion Kimi Räikkönen caused one of several interruptions in the first half of training. The 39-year-old Finn lost control of his Alfa Romeo in the Parabolica corner on a rain-soaked track and landed in the gravel. The Mexican Sergio Perez (Racing Point) dismantled the front and rear of his car when it spun into the boundary wall. Pierre Gasly (Toro Rosso) had a less serious accident, as he was able to continue driving after a mistake.

The condition of the route posed major problems for the pilots, especially at the beginning. The first chicane after the start and finish proved to be particularly treacherous, in which Vettel also had to steer into the run-off zone several times. Similar conditions are expected for the race on Sunday (15.10:XNUMX p.m.).

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Leclerc wins first training and duel with Vettel

Formula 1 shooting star Charles Leclerc gave the Tifosi a perfect start at the Italian Grand Prix.

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