f1 Max Verstappen blasted his way to pole position at Monza with a stunning lap of 1:18.792, setting a new qualifying record at the iconic Temple of Speed. He edged out Lando Norris by a mere 0.077 seconds, in one of the tightest Q3 sessions of the season.The GuardianSB Nation
Oscar Piastri, still leading the drivers’ standings by 34 points, claimed third on the grid, followed by Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc in fourth. Lewis Hamilton, despite qualifying fifth, will drop to 10th on the grid owing to a five-place penalty from Zandvoort.The GuardianSB NationReuters
The drama unfolded in Q2, where Norris briefly fell into the elimination zone after a poor lap, only to launch a last-gasp effort that secured his passage to Q3.SB NationThe Guardian Meanwhile, Isack Hadjar, despite a podium in the previous race, didn’t make it out of Q1 and will start 16th.The Guardian
With Norris early pace in FP2 and FP3, including topping both sessions, McLaren looked strong — but Verstappen’s raw speed prevailed under pressure.SB NationReutersArab News
