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F1 MONACO GRAND PRIX : THE GREAT SPORTS SHOW WAS REVIVED TO GREAT APPLAUSE
Charles Leclerc ( Ferrari ) at the 78th F1 Monaco Grand Prix .
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F1 MONACO GRAND PRIX : THE GREAT SPORTS SHOW WAS REVIVED TO GREAT APPLAUSE

The 78th F1 Monaco Grand Prix , result of a long tradition lasting since 1929 , shone in the heart of the most sparkling street track of the entire F1 World Championship . A success that was granted by the outstanding knowhow of the Automobile Club de Monaco which has contributed decisively to make it even more safe and internationally renowned . Starting from the Free Practice Session on Thursday the 20th there was a crescendo of emotions and a surprising ranking head to head between Monaco ’ s champion , Charles Leclerc and his colleague , Carlos Sainz Jr ., both from Scuderia Ferrari . Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes ) took 3rd place outplacing Max Verstappen ( Red Bull ). On Sunday , everything seemed to be lined up well for Charles Leclerc ’ s pole position until shortly before the departure of the Grand Prix . Further unexpected issues forced the Ferrari to make the decision to

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withdraw Leclerc from the race with the great regret of Monaco ’ s champion and his numerous supporters . After seventyeight laps of sweat and intense pressure between hairpins and chicanes , Max Verstappen ( Red Bull ) crossed the finish line first , being in the lead throughout the challenge . A deserved second place went to Carlos Sainz Jr . ( Ferrari ) with a great performance . Third place went to Lando Norris ( McLaren ) who took advantage of Lewis Hamilton ( Mercedes ) being forced to stop in the pits . Such a breath-taking edition of the Monaco Grand Prix ended with the official award ceremony where the prestigious trophies were awarded to the champions by Prince Albert II of Monaco and His nephews Andrea and Pierre Casiraghi , warmly supported by the whole Red Bull , McLaren and Ferrari teams , headed by Charles Leclerc who showed extraordinary team spirit .
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Monaco Grand Prix podium , from left to right : Carlos Sainz Jr , Max Verstappen and Lando Norris ( F1 Monaco Grand Prix , 23 rd May 2021 ).
Max Verstappen fresh from his victory ( F1 Monaco Grand Prix , 23 rd May 2021 ).
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