Charles Leclerc of Ferrari topped the first practice for the team’s home Formula One Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Italy on Friday, while champion Max Verstappen of Red Bull struggled throughout the session. Leclerc clocked 1 minute 16.990 seconds around the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino. He was followed by the Mercedes of George Russell, who was 0.104s behind, and team-mate Carlos Sainz. Verstappen was only fifth, behind Sergio Perez in the second Red Bull, struggling in the middle sector and going off the track a few times. The session was suspended for a few minutes after Alex Albon s…