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Kimi Antonelli Claims Historic Monza Victory for Mercedes Kimi Antonelli secured a remarkable victory at the Italian Grand Prix, overcoming a 19th-place start. This win marks the first home victory for Italy in Formula 1 in 60 years. theguardian.com Sun 6 Sep · 15:38 UTC via f1oversteer.com Lee McKenzie amazed by what she saw Oscar Piastri’s family do in McLaren’s Monza hospitality During the qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix, Oscar Piastri narrowly missed out on provisional pole, finishing just four hundredths of a second behind. Despite receiving a three-place grid penalty for impeding, Piastri's teammate Lando Norris assisted him with a slipstream during the session. Ultimately, Pierre Gasly secured his first-ever pole position, marking a significant achievement in his career after 190 races, and drawing cheers from the paddock, including Piastri's family in McLaren's hospitality area.
Gasly's pole position is notable as it is the first time a driver from outside the top four teams has achieved this since 2022. This moment is particularly special for Gasly, as it occurred at Monza, the same circuit where he claimed his first race victory. Following the qualifying, Piastri expressed his congratulations to Gasly and the Alpine team, highlighting the camaraderie within the sport despite the competitive nature of Formula 1. f1oversteer.com Sun 6 Sep · 10:30 UTC via Formula1.com Stella on whether McLaren can still target Monza podium Andrea Stella, the Team Principal of McLaren, expressed optimism about the team's chances for a podium finish at the Monza race, despite Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris qualifying sixth and eighth, respectively. Piastri's grid position was affected by a three-place penalty for impeding another driver, but both drivers showed strong pace in earlier qualifying sessions, finishing second and third in Q2. Stella highlighted the need for smart driving and strategic execution during the race to maximize their performance potential.
Stella acknowledged that several factors, including battery management and track positioning, impacted their qualifying results. He believes that the car's performance at Monza, a circuit known for its straight-line speed, provides encouragement for the race. The team aims to improve execution and strategy to capitalize on their competitive pace, making the upcoming race an intriguing challenge. Formula1.com Sun 6 Sep · 10:24 UTC 556
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