THE STRATEGIST: How Sainz helped Leclerc beat McLaren – and the odds – to seal a famous Ferrari victory at Monza

Charles Leclerc finished on the top step of the podium in Monza to seal a much-celebrated home race win for Ferrari.
This was possible thanks to Ferrari completing a one-stop race whereas McLaren – who looked the team most likely to win having locked out the front row – stopped a second time with both cars. So how did Ferrari achieve what most other top 10 finishers did not? Former Aston Martin Head of Strategy Bernie Collins explains all…
Next Up
Related Articles
Winners & Losers6 Winners and 5 Losers from Abu Dhabi
Norris hopes title win doesn’t change him as a driver
Sainz hopes point-less finish in Abu Dhabi ‘serves as a wake-up call’
Tickets on sale for 2026 Chinese Grand Prix
F1 ACADEMY unveils calendar for 2026 season
Hamilton 'doesn't have a mindset' for 2026 after tricky year
