The F1 STARTING GRID at Monza: Strong Antonelli, Leclerc not smiling

Here’s the complete F1 STARTING GRID at Monza: Verstappen from POLE, then Norris and Piastri.

Max in front, then Norris, then Piastri: it’s a top 3 not new to Monza, but certainly unusual given that many thought the fight would be between Ferrari and McLaren.

Qualifying Summary

Max Verstappen confirmed his talent once again at Monza, taking pole position ahead of the two McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Charles Leclerc will start 4th, while Lewis Hamilton, fifth on pure pace, will have to start 10th due to the penalty received at Zandvoort. The third row is all Mercedes with George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, who delivered a solid qualifying session in front of the Italian crowd.

It was a bitter day for Carlos Sainz, who failed to replicate his strong free practice form and ended up 13th, while the Racing Bulls were a huge disappointment with Isack Hadjar 16th and Liam Lawson dead last.

QUALIFYING – HERE’S THE FULL QUALIFYING REPORT!

Tomorrow at 3 PM CEST the Italian Grand Prix goes green.

F1 at Monza, the PENALTIES

• Lewis Hamilton will serve a 5-place grid penalty from Zandvoort: he will therefore start from P10.
• Pierre Gasly also penalized: he will start from the pit lane.

F1, the STARTING GRID

Here is the starting grid for the race:

1. Max Verstappen – Red Bull Racing
2. Lando Norris – McLaren
3. Oscar Piastri – McLaren
4. Charles Leclerc – Ferrari
5. George Russell – Mercedes
6. Kimi Antonelli – Mercedes
7. Gabriel Bortoleto – Kick Sauber
8. Fernando Alonso – Aston Martin
9. Yuki Tsunoda – Red Bull Racing
10. Lewis Hamilton – Ferrari
11. Oliver Bearman – Haas F1 Team
12. Nico Hulkenberg – Kick Sauber
13. Carlos Sainz – Williams
14. Alexander Albon – Williams
15. Esteban Ocon – Haas F1 Team
16. Isack Hadjar – Racing Bulls
17. Lance Stroll – Aston Martin
18. Franco Colapinto – Alpine
19. Liam Lawson – Racing Bulls
20. Pierre Gasly – Alpine (PIT)

Photo: Scuderia Ferrari HP