HIS roar of delight could be heard over the celebratory horns of the mega-yachts anchored in Port Hercule.
It was made of equal parts relief and delight. The curse is broken and Charles Leclerc is finally a Monaco Grand Prix winner, his home race.
He punched the air twice before diving into the army of Ferrari mechanics who had gathered to pay tribute to their driver.
Leclerc, now a six-time F1 race winner, needed more time to gather his emotions before his interview on the start-finish straight.
The 26-year-old fought back tears as he said: "It's the race that made me dream of becoming a Formula 1 driver one day.
"It was a difficult race emotionally.
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