The qualifying laps of the Italian GP, the 16th race of the season in Formula 1, have been completed. The race that celebrates the 100th anniversary of the track has also been announced.
The path of the fastest pilots in the world once again fell to Italy. earlier in April Emilia Romagna GP The pilots, who came to Italy for the competition, will compete this time at the iconic racetrack of the country, Monza. The qualifying rounds were held for the race to be held on Sunday.
Successful driver of the Italian team Ferrari Charles Leclerc, managed to take the fastest lap on this track, where his team was seen as the host. Thus, he won the right to start the race from the first row. After the Dutch GP, it was a fairly quiet qualifying.
De Vries on track to replace Albon
“Temple of Speed” so-called Monzathe fastest name on the track by Max Verstappen It draws attention as a track where he has never been on the podium during his career and can be 5th at most. Max Verstappen had the 2nd fastest time in qualifying. The third fastest name is again from Ferrari. Carlos Sainz Jr.. it happened.
4th fastest time from Red Bull at the end of qualifying Sergio Perez Hamilton and George Russell followed suit. Lando Norris, Daniel Ricciardo, Pierre Gasly and Fernando Alonso were the other drivers in the top 10, respectively.
He also served as Mercedes’ reserve driver, replacing the sick Williams driver Alex Albon. former F2 and Formula-E champion Nyck De Vries participated in the qualifying rounds. Thus, De Vries participated in a Formula 1 qualifying lap for the first time.
Ferrari’s For the 100th anniversary of the Monza circuit The teams also commemorated Queen Elizabeth in the race, where they wore yellow patterned cars and yellow overalls. Seven of the 10 teams in Formula 1 are headquartered in England.
Grid penalties will change the ranking
In the Italian GP, many drivers’ vehicles have undergone engine or part replacement, so many grid penalty was also applied. These penalties and their reasons are as follows:
- Max Verstappen: 5 Row – Engine part replacement
- Esteban Ocon: 5 Row – Engine part replacement
- Sergio Perez: 10 rows – New engine
- Valtteri Bottas: 15 Row – New engine and parts
- Mick Schumacher: 15 Row – New engine and parts
- Kevin Magnussen: 15 Row – New engine and parts
- Carlos Sainz: Starting Behind the Grid – New engine, new parts, new electronic control system
Details on how to watch the Italian GP can be found here. The race will be held at 16:00 tomorrow.