Winner of the race, Charles Leclerc from Monaco, celebrated his victory on the podium of the Monaco Grand Prix in the Formula 1 World Championship. Leclerc opened up about the overwhelming emotions he experienced during the final stages of the race, which brought him to tears. Despite previous disappointments in Monte Carlo, Leclerc drove with composure from the start to secure the victory on his home turf. As he pulled away from Oscar Piastri, Leclerc found his thoughts overwhelming, causing issues with his vision. In the last 10 laps, tears blurred his eyes, but he overcame and remembered to stay focused until the end, especially on a demanding track like Monaco. Controlling his emotions proved to be a challenge, as memories of the people who supported him flooded his mind. Although the victory itself holds the same value as any other, emotionally, it holds significant meaning for Leclerc. Previous positions on the grid that did not result in victory made this triumph even more special, as it symbolized the realization of a dream shared with his late father Hervé. Racing in Monaco and winning was a childhood aspiration for Leclerc, and he reflected on his father’s immense contribution to his career. The race was a testament to their shared dream, and Leclerc expressed his gratitude and disbelief at the achievement.
