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Topics: Charles Leclerc, Formula 1
Josh Lawless
Charles Leclerc created Formula One history after winning the Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.
The 26-year-old took pole position at Circuit de Monaco for the third time, ending a record-equalling run from Max Verstappen in the current season.
Leclerc earned a podium finish when he came third at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix but he did the business in the Principality, winning the sixth Grand Prix.
But this one in particular was a special and record-breaking achievement for Leclerc.
That's because the Ferrari star became the first Monegasque driver driver in F1 history to win on home soil.
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Leclerc is from Monte Carlo and his triumph comes after he finished fourth in the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix.
Louis Chiron did win the event in 1931 but that was before F1 was formed in the 1950s.
Leclerc won his first Grand Prix since July 2022, with Oscar Piastri coming second and his Ferrari colleague Carlos Sainz taking third to make the podium.
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Ferrari are now just 24 points behind Red Bull after the double podium and the win meant absolutely everything to Leclerc.
He said: "It was a difficult race emotionally. Already 15 laps before the end I was just hoping that nothing would happen.
Leclerc also paid tribute to his late father Herve, who never got to see him race in F1 after passing away seven years ago.
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"I was thinking of my dad a lot more than I thought while driving,' he admitted.
"He gave everything for me to be here. It was a dream of ours to race here and to win, so it's unbelievable."
He also said that "tonight is going to be a big night" as he hinted about celebrations in store.
Reigning champion Verstappen did not have a good race and cut a frustrated figure.
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On his team radio h was heard saying, "F**k me, this is boring. Should've brought my pillow.”