Manama: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped the first practice session for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza, ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton. Leclerc recorded a fastest lap of one minute 23.008 seconds, finishing 0.173 seconds ahead of Hamilton. According to Bahrain News Agency, Mercedes driver George Russell secured the third position, 0.304 seconds off the pace set by Leclerc. Liam Lawson finished fourth for Red Bull, while Mercedes driver Kimi Antonelli placed fifth.