Gabriel Bortoleto driving during F1 Monza Qualifying
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Bortoleto left to rue messy Q3 lap after strong qualifying at F1 Italian GP

Gabriel Bortoleto produced a strong qualifying performance at the F1 Italian GP, securing seventh on the grid for tomorrow’s race. Bortoleto’s pace throughout the weekend has shown a steady progression. He finished 11th in FP1 and 12th in FP2 before improving to sixth in FP3. This consistency translated into qualifying, where he maintained seventh in…

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George Russell's Italian GP qualifying session saw him qualify P6.
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Russell: Mercedes underperformed in Q3 after strong start to F1 Italian GP qualifying

George Russell’s Italian GP qualifying session saw him qualify P6. The Mercedes driver will start the race on Sunday in P5 following Hamilton’s grid penalty from Zandvoort being applied. Strong start during qualifying George Russell showed promise early during the Italian GP qualifying session. The Mercedes driver topped Q1 with impressive pace on the medium…

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Ferrari Driver Charles Leclerc in Qualifying for the F1 Italian GP.
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Leclerc: Ferrari maximised potential with P4 in qualifying F1 Italian GP

After Friday’s practice for the Italian GP, Leclerc was optimistic that Ferrari could secure pole position in Qualifying. While Leclerc finished a solid P2 after his first run in Q3, he did not improve on his second and final run. Unfortunately for Leclerc, both McLaren drivers improved on their final runs, which saw him drop…

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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen after getting P1 in Qualifying for the F1 Italian GP
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Verstappen impressed after final tweaks earn him pole in F1 Italian GP qualifying

Topping a chaotic Qualifying session around Monza, Max Verstappen put his RB-21 on pole for the F1 Italian GP. Opting for strategic outings throughout the session, the Dutchman managed to avoid any major high-traffic areas. With a 1:18.792 lap time, the Red Bull driver will start P1, with both McLarens behind. Taking advantage of the…

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McLaren Driver Oscar Piastri in Qualifying for the F1 Italian GP
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Piastri satisfied with F1 Italian GP qualifying performance despite finishing P3

In a tight F1 Italian GP Qualifying session, which saw multiple drivers in the running for pole, Oscar Piastri didn’t put a foot wrong but still missed out on the front row. The Italian GP weekend marked the first time in recent events where McLaren wasn’t the outright favorite for pole position heading into the…

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Williams pair feels optimistic about Monza after two encouraging F1 practice sessions

The Italian Grand Prix weekend at the Formula 1’s fastest track, Monza, started with two free practice sessions on Friday. After experiencing a season full of mixed results, the Williams drivers, Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon, eventually recorded two very promising free practice runs.  While Carlos Sainz came third in both FP1 and FP2, his…

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McLaren F1 car on track at Italian GP practice session
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Piastri and Norris surprised after Italian GP practice as F1 field rivalling McLaren pace

With tough competition threatening to take away their usual pace advantage, the McLaren drivers reflected on the first two practice sessions for the Italian GP.  Coming off the back of an incredibly mixed Dutch GP for the papaya time, with one driver winning and the other a DNF, McLaren will surely be hoping for a…

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