Lando Norris secured his second consecutive pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, leading a McLaren front-row lockout with teammate Oscar Piastri. The result puts McLaren in a strong position for Sunday’s race, while Max Verstappen faces a challenge from the back of the grid.
Lewis Hamilton topped the final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, setting the pace ahead of teammate George Russell. Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc was third, while Red Bull’s championship leader Max Verstappen struggled for grip and ended up in sixth place.
Ferrari arrives at their home race in Monza with a new look and a renewed sense of optimism, despite facing an uphill battle to challenge Red Bull’s dominance. The team hopes the recent performance improvements will translate to a strong showing at Monza, but Leclerc remains cautious, acknowledging their current pace deficit. Meanwhile, Verstappen continues his pursuit of a fourth consecutive world championship, although his lead has shrunk significantly.
Lando Norris stunned Max Verstappen, claiming pole position at the Dutch Grand Prix. The McLaren driver outpaced Verstappen by a significant margin, ending the reigning champion’s dominance at his home race. Verstappen had secured pole and victory in all three previous Dutch GPs since its return to the F1 calendar.
Max Verstappen, the reigning champion, faces a challenging Dutch Grand Prix as he defends his title against a resurgent McLaren and Mercedes. Despite his strong home advantage, Verstappen’s recent form has been inconsistent, raising questions about his dominance. Meanwhile, Red Bull’s driver lineup for next season remains uncertain, with Liam Lawson and Jack Doohan potentially joining the team.
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc secured pole position for the Belgian Grand Prix, while Red Bull’s Max Verstappen, despite posting the fastest time, faces a 10-place grid penalty due to engine changes. Sergio Perez will start alongside Leclerc, with Lewis Hamilton and Lando Norris completing the second row.
Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion, has defended his outspoken communication with his Red Bull team, despite facing criticism for his heated radio exchanges. Verstappen, known for his competitive spirit, insists that his direct feedback is crucial for success and won’t be changing his approach, even if it means occasionally using strong language. He also dismissed reports of a ban on his participation in sim racing events.
Max Verstappen, the reigning Formula One champion, expressed his frustration with Red Bull’s current performance after McLaren secured a front-row lockout in Hungarian Grand Prix qualifying. Verstappen, who starts third, admitted that despite recent upgrades, Red Bull still needs to improve to compete with McLaren’s pace.
Sergio Perez crashed out of qualifying for the Hungarian Grand Prix, marking his second consecutive qualifying crash. His recent struggles have raised concerns about his future at Red Bull, with his teammate Max Verstappen dominating the season. The team is worried about their constructors’ championship chances and Perez’s performance has put his position under scrutiny.
Red Bull team boss Christian Horner expressed concern over Sergio Perez’s recent struggles, while Max Verstappen was pleased with the team’s new upgrades in Hungary. Perez needs to regain his form, says Horner, while Verstappen believes the team is on the right track.
