Motor racing-Leclerc pays tribute to late father on emotional day

Formula One F1 - Monaco Grand Prix - Circuit de Monaco, Monaco - May 26, 2024 Ferrari's Charles Leclerc celebrates on the podium after winning the Monaco Grand Prix REUTERS/Benoit Tessier

MONACO (Reuters) - Charles Leclerc had tears in his eyes and thoughts of his late father surging through his mind as he sped to an emotional victory in his home Monaco Grand Prix on Sunday.

The win was a lifelong dream come true for the 26-year-old and owed much to the dedication and love of his father Herve, who died in 2017 while Leclerc was on his way to the Formula Two title.