Ferrari has its fighting spirit back after intense tussle between Sainz and Leclerc at Monza

MILAN (AP) — Ferrari has got its fighting spirit back. And it couldn’t have found it at a better place.

While the cars are clearly off the pace of the all-conquering Red Bull, Ferrari thrilled the passionate fans at its home track with an intense tussle for third place at the Italian Grand Prix.

In the end it was Carlos Sainz Jr. who edged Charles Leclerc for the final spot on the iconic Monza podium, behind runaway Formula One leader Max Verstappen — who claimed a record 10th straight victory on Sunday — and Red Bull teammate Sergio Pérez.

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