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George Russell recorded the fastest time in the final practice session for the Italian Grand Prix, finishing ahead of teammate Lewis Hamilton. The session featured a notable near-collision between Hamilton and Max Verstappen.
Crash + 8 more Sat 5 Sep · 11:36 UTC via Formula1.com Antonelli assesses ‘weird’ first day on track in Monza Kimi Antonelli had a mixed first day at the Italian Grand Prix, finishing fifth in the first practice session and third in the second, where his teammate George Russell set the fastest time. Antonelli will start from the back of the grid due to a planned engine change, which he acknowledged would make his race more challenging as he aims to recover positions. He noted that the day felt unusual with a focus on long runs rather than single lap speed, but he gathered valuable data for the upcoming race.
Antonelli also highlighted the competitive nature of the weekend, particularly with Ferrari's improved performance, suggesting a tight battle for pole position. Mercedes' Deputy Team Principal, Bradley Lord, echoed this sentiment, emphasizing the team's solid performance and the importance of long run pace for Antonelli's strategy. Overall, the team is optimistic about their chances despite the challenges ahead. Formula1.com Fri 4 Sep · 17:22 UTC Last race · Round 15
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