Charles Leclerc holds back tears after emotional Monaco Grand Prix victory to end home race curse

Charles Leclerc was visibly emotional after winning the Monaco Grand Prix for the first time in his career.

The Ferrari driver put in a stellar display on Saturday to take pole position ahead of Oscar Piastri.

There was still plenty of work to do on Sunday with a red flag at the very start changing how teams approached the race.

Leclerc took some risks in backing up those fighting behind him to manage his tyres but also stop them from having an opportunity for a free pit stop.

Charles Leclerc jumped out of his car after winning the race

The plan worked perfectly though as Piastri began to drop off in the final few laps to give Leclerc a free run at the chequered flag.

And the 26-year-old let out a huge roar on his team radio to celebrate his famous victory.

It ends what has been a torrid record for Leclerc in his home race having previously never been on the podium.

Leclerc held back tears as he was interviewed by Jenson Button where he spoke about the sacrifices his dad made to get him to F1.

"No words can explain that," he said.

"It's such a difficult race, I think the fact twice I've been starting on pole position and we couldn't quite make it makes it even better in a way.

"It means a lot, obviously. It's the race which made me dream of becoming a Formula 1 driver one day.

"15 laps to the end you're hoping nothing happens and the emotions are coming.

"My dad has given everything for me to be here and it was a dream of ours for me to race here and win here, so it's unbelievable."

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