The Italian Grand Prix will be one of the largest weekends of the Formula 1 season, with qualifying at Monza to set the starting order for Sunday’s race.
George Russell is in the lead after his impressive final practice with Red Bull’s Max Verstappen also near the top of the timesheets. Kimi Antonelli will be one of the biggest stories of the weekend, though, as the championship leader will begin the Italian Grand Prix at the back of the pack due to an engine-related penalty.
What Happened at Italian GP Qualifying?
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The starting order for the Italian GP is as follows:
- Pierre Gasly- Alpine
- George Russell- Mercedes
- Oscar Piastri- McLaren
- Charles Leclerc- Ferrari
- Lewis Hamilton- Ferrari
- Max Verstappen- Red Bull
- Kimi Antonelli- Mercedes*
- Franco Colapinto- Alpine
- Lando Norris- McLaren
- Arvid Lindblad- Racing Bulls
- Gabriel Bortoletto- Audi
- Oliver Bearman- Haas
- Nico Hulkenberg- Audi
- Liam Lawson- Red Bull
- Carlos Sainz- Williams
- Estaban Ocon- Haas
- Yuki Tsunoda- Racing Bulls
- Alex Albon- Williams
- Valtteri Bottas- Cadillac
- Sergio Perez- Cadillac
- Fernando Alonso- Aston Martin
- Lance Stroll- Aston Martin
Now the battle for podiums is on, and Monza’s long straights and slipstream effect will make every tenth of a second count.