Italian GP - Qualifying

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Pirelli Italian GP

Qualifying

August 31, 2024

Lando Norris leads McLaren one-two; Max Verstappen seventh

MONZA, Italy -- Lando Norris has secured a remarkable opportunity to make a significant impact on the Formula One championship battle by clinching his second consecutive pole position at the prestigious Italian Grand Prix.

The dynamic duo of McLaren, consisting of Norris and Oscar Piastri, demonstrated their prowess by outshining their competitors, while the current title leader, Max Verstappen, could only manage a seventh-place qualification.

Despite a strong showing from Mercedes and Ferrari in comparison to McLaren, Red Bull found themselves trailing by half a second in Q3.

Norris edged out his teammate Piastri by a mere 0.1 seconds to claim the top spot, yet McLaren might be feeling a sense of vulnerability due to their recent struggles with slow starts, a concern amplified by Monza's renowned long straight leading into Turn 1.

McLaren's competitors are eager to challenge the papaya cars in the upcoming race on Sunday afternoon -- Mercedes' driver George Russell prevented a Ferrari front row lockout by securing third place ahead of Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz.

Future Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton qualified in sixth position, ahead of Verstappen.

Verstappen's teammate Sergio Pérez finished in eighth place, although he encountered a setback by running off into the gravel on his final attempt, allowing his teammate to move up in the final standings.

Overall, there were no major surprises during the qualifying session.

Debutant Williams rookie Franco Colapinto qualified in 18th place on his first appearance -- the Argentinian driver stepped in to replace Logan Sergeant for this weekend's race.

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Italian GP 2024 Qualifying Result

Disqualified from Q1

16. Yuki Tsunoda, RB (1:20.945)

17. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin (1:21.013)

18. Franco Colapinto, Williams (1:21.061)

19. Valtteri Bottas, Sauber (1:21.101)

20. Zhou Guanyu, Sauber (1:21.445)

Disqualified from Q2

11. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin (1:20.421)

12. Daniel Ricciardo, RB (1:20.479)

13. Kevin Magnussen, Haas (1:20.698)

14. Pierre Gasly, Alpine (1:20.738)

15. Esteban Ocon, Alpine (1:20.766)

Top 10 Qualifying from Italian GP 2024

1. Lando Norris, McLaren (1:19.327)

2. Oscar Piastri, McLaren (1:19.436)

3. George Russell, Mercedes (1:19.440)

4. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari (1:19.461)

5. Carlos Sainz, Ferrari (1:19.467)

6. Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes (1:19.513)

7. Max Verstappen, Red Bull (1:20.022)

8. Sergio Pérez, Red Bull (1:20.062)

9. Alexander Albon, Williams (1:20.299)

10. Nico Hülkenberg, Haas (1:20.339)