Triumphant Leclerc is now Ferrari's 'forgiven' favourite


Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Circuit of Monza, Monza, Italy - September 8, 2019 Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel waves to the fans during the drivers parade REUTERS/Massimo Pinca

MONZA, Italy (Reuters) - Sebastian Vettel was supposed to be the man to follow in Michael Schumacher's footsteps at Ferrari but the heir apparent to the master of Maranello is looking more and more like Charles Leclerc.

The 21-year-old Monegasque's victory at the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday triggered scenes of intense emotion at Ferrari's home race and catapulted Leclerc ahead of Vettel in the standings.

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