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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying result as Lando Norris takes pole position in Monza

01.09.2024
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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying result as Lando Norris takes pole position in Monza

F1 returns to Monza, the home of Ferrari, this weekend as the Italian Grand Prix takes centre stage with plenty of intrigue left in the 2024 season.

Lando Norris cruised to his second ever win in Formula 1 with victory at the Dutch Grand Prix last time out and, in doing so, narrowed the gap to championship leader Max Verstappen to 70 points.

Verstappen had to settle for second at his home race while Charles Leclerc did well to fend off McLaren’s Oscar Piastri to seal the third spot on the podium. Leclerc will be eyeing a strong showing at the Scuderia’s home race, in what will be Carlos Sainz’s last Ferrari appearance in Italy.

Lewis Hamilton can also expect a strong reception ahead of his move next year, while Italian teenager Kimi Antonelli will appear in first practice on Friday for Mercedes ahead of his likely promotion in 2025. Franco Colapinto will also make his debut for Williams after Logan Sargeant’s axing.

Follow live updates from the Italian Grand Prix with The Independent

F1 ITALIAN GRAND PRIX – LATEST UPDATES

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton ‘furious’ after P6 qualifying

17:30 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: QUALIFYING REPORT – Lando Norris claims Italian Grand Prix pole as Max Verstappen struggles

17:15 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris continued his bid for world championship glory by taking a brilliant pole position at the Italian Grand Prix – as his rival Max Verstappen could manage only seventh.

Six days after his emphatic win in the Netherlands, Norris took top spot at Monza’s ‘Temple of Speed’ with team-mate Oscar Piastri second as McLaren locked out the front row.

An unusually-ragged Verstappen labelled his Red Bull “shocking” as he finished almost seven tenths adrift.

George Russell qualified third for Mercedes with Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz fourth and fifth respectively for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton, fastest in two of the three practice sessions, was only sixth.

Lando Norris claims Italian Grand Prix pole as Max Verstappen struggles

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen’s reaction to P7…

16:59 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris’ pole clinching moment!

16:50 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris after qualifying on pole…

16:41 , Kieran Jackson

“Another pole which is amazing, to have two cars first and second with a tight field is a bit of a surprise but a nice one.

“It hurts me to say the second run was not a nice lap, but very very happy. It’s so close, a lot of quick drivers and quick cars. A lot of unknown things going into the race, plenty of question marks and excitement.”

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: George Russell after qualifying P3…

16:30 , Kieran Jackson

“Little bit better than I expected, not too far behind the McLarens, super happy with third!

“It’s going to be a tight battle, so exciting for F1 – we’ve been waiting for this competition. Some nice pizza tonight to fuel me up.”

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Oscar Piastri in P2…

16:22 , Kieran Jackson

Good lap but not quite enough in the second lap, said that too many times this season. It will be a pretty exciting race, it’s a tight field at the front.”

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: TOP-10 IN QUALIFYING

16:15 , Kieran Jackson

1. Lando Norris

2. Oscar Piastri

3. George Russell

4. Charles Leclerc

5. Carlos Sainz

6. Lewis Hamilton

7. Max Verstappen

8. Sergio Perez

9. Alex Albon

10. Nico Hulkenberg

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris on pole position in Monza!

16:07 , Kieran Jackson

Lando Norris went quicker and takes pole position with a 1:19:327, 0.108 secs ahead of Oscar Piastri as the papaya lock out the front row!

And Max Verstappen? Only down in P7!

George Russell put in a strong final lap to leap up to third, with Charles Leclerc in fourth and Carlos Sainz fifth!

6-10: Hamilton, Verstappen, Perez, Albon, Hulkenberg

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Final Q3 laps coming right up!

16:03 , Kieran Jackson

Here we go then!

All cars on track. How much will the order shake-up – and can anyone budge Norris off pole position?!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris on provisional pole!

15:59 , Kieran Jackson

Norris leads a McLaren one-two after the first laps – the Brit ahead of Piastri by 0.035 secs!

But the big news is in eighth place – Max Verstappen is way off! He’ll have one more chance…

Verstappen: “I had no grip at all on this set, shocking!”

1-10: Norris, Piastri, Russell, Hamilton, Sainz, Leclerc, Perez, Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Albon

5:00 to go. All the cars make their way back to the garage to prepare for their final runs…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Q3 underway!

15:54 , Kieran Jackson

Here we go then! 12 minutes, probably two laps each to decide pole for the Italian Grand Prix!

10 drivers involved: Verstappen, Perez, Norris, Piastri, Leclerc, Sainz, Russell, Hamilton, Albon, Hulkenberg

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Who will be on pole position in Monza?!

15:49 , Kieran Jackson

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Fernando Alonso out in Q2!

15:46 , Kieran Jackson

The Aston Martin driver misses out on Q3 for the fifth race running!

But he’s OK with it. Alonso: “I think P11 is better than expected.”

Bottom-five and out in Q2 (11-15): Alonso, Ricciardo, Magnussen, Gasly, Ocon

Alex Albon and Nico Hulkenberg with terrific performances in P9 and P10.

Top-3: Hamilton, Verstappen, Norris

Time now for the top-10 shootout in Monza!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE:

15:42 , Kieran Jackson

Alex Albon’s time of 1:20:460 is the time to beat for those in the bottom-five as everyone bar the top three of Hamilton, Norris and Sainz come out for their final flying laps!

Current bottom-five (11-15): Alonso, Magnussen, Gasly, Ocon, Ricciardo

2:00 to go…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Charles Leclerc not happy

15:39 , Kieran Jackson

Leclerc: “The car is not turning at all… again!”

Leclerc only P7 at the moment…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton quickest out of everyone!

15:38 , Kieran Jackson

The Mercedes cars went last and Lewis Hamilton goes to the top first up in Q2 with a 1:19:641 – 0.086 secs quicker than Lando Norris!

More importantly, at the bottom – Fernando Alonso is in trouble in P11! Alex Albon impressive in P10…

Current bottom-five (11-15): Alonso, Magnussen, Gasly, Ocon, Ricciardo

7:00 to go in Q2…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Q2 underway!

15:32 , Kieran Jackson

Gravel swept, it’s time for Q2.

15 minutes where again we will lose the slowest five drivers from the rest of qualifying!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Here’s the ‘unsafe release’ between Verstappen and Piastri!

15:29 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Delay to Q2!

15:25 , Kieran Jackson

From Colapinto’s journey in the gravel, a lot has made its way onto the racetrack so a number of marshals are sweeping it away – so a slight delay to Q2…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lance Stroll out in Q1!

15:20 , Kieran Jackson

Sergio Perez survives as he goes P9 – but Lance Stroll doesn’t in P17!

Franco Colapinto is also out in Q1 and almost lost it in the second sector as he went through the gravel – but fortunately he saved it!

Bottom five and out in Q1 (16-20): Tsunoda, Stroll, Colapinto, Bottas, Zhou

Top-3: Norris, Leclerc, Piastri

Onto Q2 we go!

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Perez needs to pull a lap out the bag here!

15:17 , Kieran Jackson

That bottom-five is unchanged as all the cars bar the top three go out for their final flying laps in Q1!

In a busy pit lane, Oscar Piastri comes out of the pits and almost hits the onrushing Max Verstappen – that may be a penalty for an unsafe release.

Current bottom-five (16-20): Colapinto, Tsunoda, Bottas, Perez, Zhou

2:00 to go in Q1…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris fastest

15:13 , Kieran Jackson

Norris the quickest up top with the only time in the 1:19s, with a 1:19:911 – a tenth quicker than Charles Leclerc and two-tenths faster than Carlos Sainz.

Towards the bottom, Sergio Perez is in the danger zone down in P19!

Current bottom-five (16-20): Colapinto, Tsunoda, Bottas, Perez, Zhou

Daniel Ricciardo will need to go quicker, he’s P15.

Russell in P5: “Tyres felt nowhere, sliding massively.”

5:00 to go…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Carlos Sainz almost loses it!

15:06 , Kieran Jackson

Hairy moment for Carlos Sainz, who almost loses it in sector two but just saves the Ferrari from spinning into the wall!

Charles Leclerc quickest early on with a 1:20 flat, followed by Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen – many of the contenders yet to go.

12 minutes left…

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying odds!

15:02 , Kieran Jackson

Italian Grand Prix – Fastest qualifier odds

  • Lando Norris – 5/2

  • Carlos Sainz, Charles Leclerc, Max Verstappen – 9/2

  • George Russell, Lewis Hamilton – 7/1

  • Oscar Piastri – 15/2

  • Alex Albon – 40/1

  • Fernando Alonso, Sergio Perez – 100/1

  • Lance Stroll – 250/1

  • Kevin Magnussen, Nico Hulkenberg – 500/1

Odds courtesy of BonusCodeBets

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Q1 underway!

15:01 , Kieran Jackson

Here we go then with the first stage of qualifying – 18 minutes where we will lose the slowest five drivers from the rest of qualifying!

A big moment for Franco Colapinto too – his first qualifying session in Formula 1!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Qualifying!

14:57 , Kieran Jackson

Very excited for this one!

There’s four teams in contention for pole position and, arguably, Red Bull are only fourth-favourites judging from this practice!

Lando Norris needs another strong one-lap showing to keep the pressure on Max Verstappen in the title race, but what about Mercedes and Ferrari too?

Qualifying coming right up at 3pm (BST)!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Here are the Driver Standings heading into the Italian GP

14:50 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen – 295 points

2. Lando Norris – 225 points

3. Charles Leclerc – 192 points

4. Oscar Piastri – 179 points

5. Carlos Sainz – 172 points

6. Lewis Hamilton – 154 points

7. Sergio Perez – 139 points

8. George Russell – 122 points

9. Fernando Alonso – 50 points

10. Lance Stroll – 24 points

11. Nico Hulkenberg – 22 points

12. Yuki Tsunoda – 22 points

13. Daniel Ricciardo – 12 points

14. Pierre Gasly – 8 points

15. Oliver Bearman – 6 points

16. Kevin Magnussen – 5 points

17. Esteban Ocon – 5 points

18. Alex Albon – 4 points

19. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points

20. Logan Sargeant – 0 points

21. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: The tifosi are out in big numbers in Monza!

14:45 , Kieran Jackson

But will they have a Ferrari on pole position to cheer for?

15 minutes until qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix!

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Was Toto joking here?!

14:38 , Kieran Jackson

Antonelli, Bearman, Doohan: Meet the F1 stars of tomorrow as sport finally bloods young talent

14:23 , Kieran Jackson

Preview by Kieran Jackson

For Kimi Antonelli, the 18-year-old wonderkid who Mercedes have high hopes will be their version of Max Verstappen, it was the biggest of comedowns at the Italian Grand Prix on Friday. The scene was set, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza glistening in 35C sunshine, as the Italian prospect expected to replace Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows next year took to the track in first practice: his first session in Formula 1.

But after just 10 minutes, Antonelli slid violently off the tarmac, across the gravel and smashed into the tyre barrier at the final corner, Parabolica. Toto Wolff, who has overlooked Carlos Sainz and other experienced drivers in pursuing an early promotion from F2 for the teenager, grimaced in the garage.

Immediately, a learning curve. Welcome to the big boys, Kimi.

Full piece below:

Antonelli, Bearman, Doohan: Meet the F1 stars of tomorrow

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Constructor Standings ahead of Italian GP:

14:10 , Kieran Jackson

1. Red Bull – 434 points

2. McLaren – 404 points

3. Ferrari – 370 points

4. Mercedes – 276 points

5. Aston Martin – 74 points

6. RB – 34 points

7. Haas – 27 points

8. Alpine – 11 points

9. Williams – 4 points

10. Sauber – 0 points

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: ICYMI – Kimi Antonelli replaces Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes F1 in 2025

14:00 , Kieran Jackson

Teenage superstar Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been announced as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes next season.

The 18-year-old Mercedes junior, who has been racing in Formula 2 for Prema this year, is one of motorsport’s brightest talents and will partner George Russell in 2025.

Full story below:

Kimi Antonelli replaces Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes F1 in 2025

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Here are the Driver Standings heading into the Monza weekend…

13:50 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen – 295 points

2. Lando Norris – 225 points

3. Charles Leclerc – 192 points

4. Oscar Piastri – 179 points

5. Carlos Sainz – 172 points

6. Lewis Hamilton – 154 points

7. Sergio Perez – 139 points

8. George Russell – 122 points

9. Fernando Alonso – 50 points

10. Lance Stroll – 24 points

11. Nico Hulkenberg – 22 points

12. Yuki Tsunoda – 22 points

13. Daniel Ricciardo – 12 points

14. Pierre Gasly – 8 points

15. Oliver Bearman – 6 points

16. Kevin Magnussen – 5 points

17. Esteban Ocon – 5 points

18. Alex Albon – 4 points

19. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points

20. Logan Sargeant – 0 points

21. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points

McLaren F1 boss refuses to prioritise Lando Norris as No 1 driver

13:35 , Kieran Jackson

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has ruled out prioritising Lando Norris as the team’s No 1 driver after the British star’s victory at the Dutch Grand Prix closed the gap on Max Verstappen to 70 points.

Norris is the defending champion’s closest competitor and won his second race in Formula 1 by 20 seconds at what is Verstappen’s home race in Zandvoort.

Oscar Piastri, Norris’ teammate, is 116 points behind Verstappen after putting together a solid run of results around his victory in Hungary in July. As such, the output of McLaren as a team is king for Stella.

Full quotes below:

McLaren boss refuses to prioritise Lando Norris as No 1 driver

What time is qualifying this afternoon in Monza?

13:24 , Kieran Jackson

Saturday 31 August

  • Qualifying: 3pm

Sunday 1 September

  • Race: 2pm

How can I watch it online and on TV?

The Italian Grand Prix will be broadcast live on Sky Sports in the United Kingdom – and ESPN in the United States. Sky’s coverage of Sunday’s race starts at 12:30pm (BST).

You can watch highlights on free-to-air Channel 4 at 5:30pm (BST) on Saturday evening for qualifying and 5:30pm on Sunday evening for the race.

Sky Sports subscribers can watch all the action at Monza on the Sky Go app. If you’re not a Sky customer you can grab a NOWTV Day Pass here to watch without a subscription.

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Who is Franco Colapinto? Argentine F1 driver replacing axed Logan Sargeant at Williams

13:12 , Kieran Jackson

A top-10 appearance for Colapinto in FP3 – but who is Williams’ new driver?

Who is Franco Colapinto? Argentine driver replacing axed Logan Sargeant at Williams

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FP3 RESULTS IN FULL

13:02 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton quickest in FP3!

12:45 , Kieran Jackson

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton quickest in FP3!

12:36 , Kieran Jackson

Lewis Hamilton quickest then after a late flurry of quick laps – but his time of 1:20:117 is the one to beat!

George Russell is in second, 0.093 secs behind, with Charles Leclerc in third and Oscar Piastri in fourth.

Lando Norris is only P5 – 0.145 secs behind Hamilton – and Max Verstappen down in sixth!

7-10: Sainz, Albon, Colapinto, Hulkenberg

And Sergio Perez? P18!

Meanwhile, Kevin Magnussen has been told to stop on the track in sector two right at the end of the session – maybe an engine issue?!

Fascinating session though!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen only sixth-fastest

12:24 , Kieran Jackson

Verstappen’s quickest lap yet but he’s two-tenths down and is only sixth on the timesheet!

Verstappen: “The car doesn’t seem to turn in low speed or medium speed.”

It’s now a Mercedes one-two with Lewis Hamilton in first and George Russell 0.093 secs behind!

1-10: Hamilton, Russell, Leclerc, Piastri, Norris, Verstappen, Sianz, Albon, Colapinto, Alonso

Final 5 mins.

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris up to second!

12:20 , Kieran Jackson

Quick… but not quick enough for top spot in FP3!

Lando Norris is 0.026 secs short of Charles Leclerc’s new leading time of 1:20:2

Oscar Piastri is a tad behind in third, with Carlos Sainz in fourth.

Max Verstappen? Down in P9!

Final soft tyre runs coming up though in the last 15 minutes!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Charles Leclerc shoots up to P1!

12:03 , Kieran Jackson

The prospects look good for Ferrari at their home track as Charles Leclerc goes top of the timesheet with a 1:20:614, 0.092 secs quicker than George Russell behind him on mediums.

Carlos Sainz is third in the other Ferrari, with Lewis Hamilton fourth and Lando Norris fifth – there doesn’t seem to be too much difference between the soft and the medium in terms of lap time.

6-10: Piastri, Verstappen, Hulkenberg, Perez, Alonso

30 mins gone, 30 mins to go!

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Oscar Piastri quickest early on

11:47 , Kieran Jackson

The only frontrunner on softs early on, Piastri sets a 1:20:887 up top, 0.063 secs quicker than Max Verstappen on mediums.

George Russell and Lewis Hamilton are third and fourth respectively, with Sergio Perez fifth.

Plenty of time for that to change though…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FP3 underway!

11:31 , Kieran Jackson

Third practice then! And the Sauber of Valtteri Bottas is the first car out on track at Monza…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FP3 at Monza!

11:27 , Kieran Jackson

We’re about to get underway with the third and final hour of practice in Monza!

The final chance for the drivers and teams to get up to speed with their cars and the track before qualifying this afternoon!

And it’s another belting sunny day just outside Milan!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton hopes Lando Norris can take F1 title race against Max Verstappen ‘down to the wire’

11:22 , Kieran Jackson

Lewis Hamilton insists there are “plenty of points to play for” as Lando Norris looks to launch an ambitious title fightback against Max Verstappen.

McLaren’s Norris trails Verstappen by 70 points with nine races left but will be buoyed by his superior speed during his win last Sunday at the Dutch Grand Prix, where the Brit beat the Dutchman by 22.8 seconds.

And seven-time F1 champion Hamilton, who won his first world championship with McLaren in 2008 and was involved in a famous title race with Verstappen in 2021, hopes his compatriot can take it down to the final race in Abu Dhabi on December 8.

“There are a lot of points on the table so it is not impossible,” Hamilton said ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.

Full quotes below:

Hamilton hopes Norris can take F1 title race against Verstappen ‘down to the wire’

Constructors’ Championship

11:14 , Kieran Jackson

1. Red Bull – 434 points

2. McLaren – 404 points

3. Ferrari – 370 points

4. Mercedes – 276 points

5. Aston Martin – 74 points

6. RB – 34 points

7. Haas – 27 points

8. Alpine – 11 points

9. Williams – 4 points

10. Sauber – 0 points

Antonelli, Bearman, Doohan: Meet the F1 stars of tomorrow as sport finally bloods young talent

11:05 , Kieran Jackson

Preview by Kieran Jackson

For Kimi Antonelli, the 18-year-old wonderkid who Mercedes have high hopes will be their version of Max Verstappen, it was the biggest of comedowns at the Italian Grand Prix on Friday. The scene was set, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza glistening in 35C sunshine, as the Italian prospect expected to replace Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows next year took to the track in first practice: his first session in Formula 1.

But after just 10 minutes, Antonelli slid violently off the tarmac, across the gravel and smashed into the tyre barrier at the final corner, Parabolica. Toto Wolff, who has overlooked Carlos Sainz and other experienced drivers in pursuing an early promotion from F2 for the teenager, grimaced in the garage.

Immediately, a learning curve. Welcome to the big boys, Kimi.

Full piece below:

Antonelli, Bearman, Doohan: Meet the F1 stars of tomorrow

Driver Standings ahead of Monza:

11:00 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen – 295 points

2. Lando Norris – 225 points

3. Charles Leclerc – 192 points

4. Oscar Piastri – 179 points

5. Carlos Sainz – 172 points

6. Lewis Hamilton – 154 points

7. Sergio Perez – 139 points

8. George Russell – 122 points

9. Fernando Alonso – 50 points

10. Lance Stroll – 24 points

11. Nico Hulkenberg – 22 points

12. Yuki Tsunoda – 22 points

13. Daniel Ricciardo – 12 points

14. Pierre Gasly – 8 points

15. Oliver Bearman – 6 points

16. Kevin Magnussen – 5 points

17. Esteban Ocon – 5 points

18. Alex Albon – 4 points

19. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points

20. Logan Sargeant – 0 points

21. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points

Start times this weekend in Monza:

10:55 , Kieran Jackson

Saturday 31 August

  • Free practice 3: 11:30am

  • Qualifying: 3pm

Sunday 1 September

  • Race: 2pm

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Antonelli reacts…

10:52 , Kieran Jackson

“It is an amazing feeling to be announced as a Mercedes works driver alongside George for 2025,” said Antonelli. “Reaching F1 is a dream I’ve had since I was a small boy.

“I want to thank the team for the support they’ve given me in my career so far and the faith they’ve shown in me. I am still learning a lot, but I feel ready for the opportunity. I will be focused on getting better and delivering the best possible results for the team.

“I’m also really excited to become George’s team-mate. He came through the team’s junior programme just like myself and is someone I have a huge amount of respect for. He is super-fast, a multiple grand prix winner, and has already helped me improve as a driver. I am looking forward to learning from him and working together to deliver on track.”

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Kimi Antonelli replaces Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes F1 in 2025

10:51 , Kieran Jackson

Teenage superstar Andrea Kimi Antonelli has been announced as Lewis Hamilton’s replacement at Mercedes next season.

The 18-year-old Mercedes junior, who has been racing in Formula 2 for Prema this year, is one of motorsport’s brightest talents and will partner George Russell in 2025 and beyond.

Seven-time F1 world champion Hamilton, who won six of his seven titles with the Silver Arrows, will leave Mercedes for Ferrari at the end of the season following 12 years with the team.

And Wolff, instead of signing Williams-bound Carlos Sainz and with Max Verstappen staying at Red Bull, has opted to hand Italian youngster Antonelli the chance of a lifetime with a race contract at Mercedes.

Kimi Antonelli replaces Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes F1 in 2025

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Goodbye!

Friday 30 August 2024 18:05 , Kieran Jackson

Thanks for following our coverage today and please join us for qualifying tomorrow at 3pm (BST) at Monza!

It should be a cracker!

Antonelli, Bearman, Doohan: Meet the F1 stars of tomorrow as sport finally bloods young talent

Friday 30 August 2024 17:40 , Kieran Jackson

Preview by Kieran Jackson

For Kimi Antonelli, the 18-year-old wonderkid who Mercedes have high hopes will be their version of Max Verstappen, it was the biggest of comedowns at the Italian Grand Prix on Friday. The scene was set, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza glistening in 35C sunshine, as the Italian prospect expected to replace Lewis Hamilton at the Silver Arrows next year took to the track in first practice: his first session in Formula 1.

But after just 10 minutes, Antonelli slid violently off the tarmac, across the gravel and smashed into the tyre barrier at the final corner, Parabolica. Toto Wolff, who has overlooked Carlos Sainz and other experienced drivers in pursuing an early promotion from F2 for the teenager, grimaced in the garage.

Immediately, a learning curve. Welcome to the big boys, Kimi.

Full piece below:

Antonelli, Bearman, Doohan: Meet the F1 stars of tomorrow

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FP2 RESULTS IN FULL

Friday 30 August 2024 17:21 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton quickest in FP2!

Friday 30 August 2024 17:09 , Kieran Jackson

The seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton sets the standard to close out Friday, with a time of 1:20:738 just 0.003 secs quicker than Lando Norris in second! Carlos Sainz is third, a tenth off.

4-10: Piastri, Leclerc, Russell, Hulkenberg, Ricciardo, Alonso, Stroll

Max Verstappen did not set a quick time on the soft tyre and is down in 14th!

It all leaves it pretty open heading into qualifying tomorrow!

Lewis Hamilton finished fastest in second practice (Luca Bruno/AP) (AP)

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FP2 resumes!

Friday 30 August 2024 16:47 , Kieran Jackson

Magnussen’s car has been cleared from the wall and, with 20 minutes to go, we’re back on track in Monza!

Sergio Perez’s car is now on track, too, no doubt keen to set a qualifying simulation lap.

Top-3: Hamilton, Norris, Sainz

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Kevin Magnussen crashes!

Friday 30 August 2024 16:33 , Kieran Jackson

Another big shunt!

Kevin Magnussen is in the wall at the second Lesmo right-hand turn, spinning off track and smashing into the advertising board!

RED FLAG!

Magnussen says he’s “OK.”

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lando Norris up in P1!

Friday 30 August 2024 16:28 , Kieran Jackson

As the qualifying runs begin, Lando Norris shoots to the top of the timesheet with a McLaren one-two – 1:20:741 is the time to beat, 0.1177 secs quicker than Piastri.

Charles Leclerc is in third, with Nico Hulkenberg a surprise name in fourth and Lewis Hamilton in fifth

Meanwhile, Hamilton sounds unamused over radio: “I can hear someone laughing in the background.”

His team-mate George Russell is now out on track with his car fixed but oddly, Red Bull’s Sergio Perez is yet to leave the pit-lane…

35 mins to go.

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Carlos Sainz quickest early on!

Friday 30 August 2024 16:15 , Kieran Jackson

They’re all on medium tyres to begin with and Carlos Sainz is fastest with a 1:21:264, 0.341 secs quicker than Lando Norris and 0.346 secs quicker than Max Verstappen.

Lewis Hamilton is in the mix in fourth, as is Oscar Piastri in fifth.

15 mins gone.

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FP2 underway

Friday 30 August 2024 16:02 , Kieran Jackson

The Alpine of Esteban Ocon is the first car out on track for this second hour of practice! Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc also gives the tifosi fans in the grandstand a wave as he leaves the pit lane!

George Russell, in the Mercedes garage, is still standing up as the mechanics put the finishing touches to fixing the car from Antonelli’s crash earlier.

Should be about 10 minutes until it’s ready.

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Second practice coming right up!

Friday 30 August 2024 15:56 , Kieran Jackson

We’re five minutes away from FP2 in Monza!

George Russell will be back in the car – but is his Mercedes car completely fixed following Kimi Antonelli’s crash earlier?

Another important hour ahead for Williams rookie Franco Colapinto too!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Constructors’ Standings heading into the Italian Grand Prix…

Friday 30 August 2024 15:45 , Kieran Jackson

1. Red Bull – 434 points

2. McLaren – 404 points

3. Ferrari – 370 points

4. Mercedes – 276 points

5. Aston Martin – 74 points

6. RB – 34 points

7. Haas – 27 points

8. Alpine – 11 points

9. Williams – 4 points

10. Sauber – 0 points

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Who is Franco Colapinto? Argentine F1 driver replacing axed Logan Sargeant at Williams

Friday 30 August 2024 15:33 , Kieran Jackson

Franco Colapinto says this is “what dreams are made of” as Williams announced the Argentine will replace the axed Logan Sargeant for the remaining nine races of the 2024 F1 season.

The final straw for 23-year-old Sargeant – who has recorded just one point in 36 races since the start of last year – was a crash in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, with the damage to his car so severe that he missed out on qualifying.

Williams boss James Vowles has therefore opted for a change, with the American making way for 21-year-old Argentine Colapinto – who has been racing in Formula 2 this year.

While a seat for next year is not on the cards, with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz already confirmed to be partnering Alex Albon in 2025, it still represents a tremendous opportunity for Colapinto ahead of his debut this weekend in Monza.

But who is Colapinto, the driver who becomes the first Argentine to race in F1 in 23 years?

Who is Franco Colapinto? Argentine driver replacing axed Logan Sargeant at Williams

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Constructors’ Standings heading into the Italian Grand Prix…

Friday 30 August 2024 15:22 , Kieran Jackson

1. Red Bull – 434 points

2. McLaren – 404 points

3. Ferrari – 370 points

4. Mercedes – 276 points

5. Aston Martin – 74 points

6. RB – 34 points

7. Haas – 27 points

8. Alpine – 11 points

9. Williams – 4 points

10. Sauber – 0 points

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Safety car crashes in bizarre scene before Italian Grand Prix

Friday 30 August 2024 15:10 , Kieran Jackson

The FIA safety car was involved in a heavy crash during high-speed testing in an odd scene prior to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Experienced safety car driver Bernd Maylander has been behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Vantage safety car – which slowsdown the pack during a grand prix incident – for a number of years and has never previously crashed.

However, that changed on Thursday when Maylander lost control at the sweeping Parabolica corner – the final turn on the Monza circuit – and was left spinning into the wall.

Full piece below

F1 safety car crashes in bizarre scene before Italian Grand Prix

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Here are the Driver Standings heading into the Monza weekend…

Friday 30 August 2024 14:58 , Kieran Jackson

1. Max Verstappen – 295 points

2. Lando Norris – 225 points

3. Charles Leclerc – 192 points

4. Oscar Piastri – 179 points

5. Carlos Sainz – 172 points

6. Lewis Hamilton – 154 points

7. Sergio Perez – 139 points

8. George Russell – 122 points

9. Fernando Alonso – 50 points

10. Lance Stroll – 24 points

11. Nico Hulkenberg – 22 points

12. Yuki Tsunoda – 22 points

13. Daniel Ricciardo – 12 points

14. Pierre Gasly – 8 points

15. Oliver Bearman – 6 points

16. Kevin Magnussen – 5 points

17. Esteban Ocon – 5 points

18. Alex Albon – 4 points

19. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points

20. Logan Sargeant – 0 points

21. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points

Who is Kimi Antonelli? Mercedes F1 teen tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton on 2025 grid

Friday 30 August 2024 14:25 , Kieran Jackson

Kimi Antonelli – the teenager tipped as a potential replacement for Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year – is one of the highest-rated prospects in motorsport right now.

The Italian driver is racing in Formula 2 in 2024, having skipped F3, for Prema Racing alongside British teen and Ferrari reserve Ollie Bearman.

Antonelli, who only turned 18 last Sunday, is on Mercedes’ books and was signed on to their junior programme at 11 years of age. In the years since, he has won numerous karting and single-seater competitions, which has thrust him into the spotlight at such a young age.

With Hamilton moving on from Mercedes after 12 years to join Ferrari at the end of the season, Antonelli is tipped to replace the seven-time F1 world champion – with Toto Wolff turning down the chance to sign Carlos Sainz and missing out on Max Verstappen, who is staying at Red Bull.

But what is Antonelli’s background – and why is he so highly-rated?

Who is Kimi Antonelli? Mercedes F1 teen tipped to replace Lewis Hamilton on 2025 grid

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Toto Wolff’s reaction to Antonelli’s crash…

Friday 30 August 2024 14:04 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Kimi Antonelli crashes after just 10 minutes of first F1 session for Mercedes at Monza

Friday 30 August 2024 13:52 , Kieran Jackson

Mercedes prospect Kimi Antonelli crashed out of his first F1 session after just 10 minutes of first practice at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

The 18-year-old, widely expected to replace Lewis Hamilton at Mercedes next year, was taking part in his first F1 session on Friday in George Russell’s car.

After shooting to the top of the timesheet early on, Antonelli’s second flying lap ended in disaster as he skidded off the racetrack at the final Parabolica corner.

His car smashed into the TecPro barrier in what was a high-speed impact. Antonelli immediately went on the radio, saying: “I’m OK.”

Full story:

Kimi Antonelli crashes after just 10 minutes of first F1 session for Mercedes

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FP1 RESULTS IN FULL…

Friday 30 August 2024 13:41 , Kieran Jackson

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen takes first place!

Friday 30 August 2024 13:31 , Kieran Jackson

Max Verstappen swoops to the top late on with a 1:21:676, two-tenths quicker than Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and McLaren’s Lando Norris.

4-10: Sainz, Bottas, Piastri, Hamilton, Albon, Perez, Alonso

And that’s a wrap to what was an entertaining opening practice session!

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Charles Leclerc goes P1!

Friday 30 August 2024 13:27 , Kieran Jackson

Leclerc raises a cheer from the tifosi crowd as he goes P1!

Lando Norris in second, with Carlos Sainz third.

Final few minutes now…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Valtteri Bottas quickest!

Friday 30 August 2024 13:18 , Kieran Jackson

What is happening here….

Valtteri Bottas is quickest with 15 minutes to go, with Leclerc second and Hamilton third.

4-10: Albon, Norris, Sainz, Ricciardo, Tsunoda, Gasly

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FP1 resumes!

Friday 30 August 2024 12:58 , Kieran Jackson

Max Verstappen leads the now 19-car pack back out for the remaining half-an-hour or so of practice.

Bit of a shock around the Monza circuit following that heavy shunt for Antonelli…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Mercedes’ chief communications officer Bradley Lord…

Friday 30 August 2024 12:56 , Kieran Jackson

“It was a pretty hefty impact at a high-speed corner, we’ll assess the car and hopefully get it turned around for FP2.

“It’s unfortunate that it ended the way it did, he was on the limit and so that’s a learning curve.”

“It’s a high support environment, it’s all about getting him back into a good place for F2 qualifying later.”

Speaking to Sky Sports

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FIA UPDATE!

Friday 30 August 2024 12:52 , Kieran Jackson

The stricken Mercedes car has been removed from the wall and the session will resume in two minutes…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Kimi Antonelli crashes!

Friday 30 August 2024 12:49 , Kieran Jackson

Antonelli simply lost control of the car, skidding off track and slamming heavily into the wall!

He immediately went on the radio to let the team know he’s OK – and will now go to the medical centre as a precaution!

Toto Wolff came on the radio to reply: “All good Kimi, all good.”

Still, quite the introduction to life in Formula 1 for the Italian 18-year-old!

RED FLAG!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Kimi Antonelli crashes!

Friday 30 August 2024 12:43 , Kieran Jackson

Oh no!

Antonelli has crashed at the Parabolica corner!

Nightmare for the teenager!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Max Verstappen misses first chicane

Friday 30 August 2024 12:38 , Kieran Jackson

The Dutchman comes in too hot at the start of his flying lap and goes straight on at the famous first chicane at Monza!

Kimi Antonelli, with his first flying lap in an F1 car on a grand prix weekend, shoots to the top of the timesheets early on, four-tenths faster than Lando Norris but on softs compared to mediums, while Charles Leclerc also misses the chicane narrowly.

Just eight minutes gone so far…

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: FP1 underway!

Friday 30 August 2024 12:32 , Kieran Jackson

The Aston Martins – fitted with testing aero-rakes on the wheels – lead out a queue of cars onto the track for the first hour of practice here at Monza!

It is stiflingly hot just outside Milan – around 34C – and there is an excessive heat warning in place!

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: First practice!

Friday 30 August 2024 12:29 , Kieran Jackson

It’s time to get the grand prix weekend underway with first practice at the 5.79km, 11-turn Monza circuit!

It’s also the final European race on the F1 calendar! And a reminder, we have two rookies in this session – Williams’ Franco Colapinto and Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli, deputising for George Russell in this session.

There are a lot of cameras and photographers outside Antonelli’s car!

McLaren F1 boss refuses to prioritise Lando Norris as No 1 driver

Friday 30 August 2024 12:25 , Kieran Jackson

McLaren boss Andrea Stella has ruled out prioritising Lando Norris as the team’s No 1 driver after the British star’s victory at the Dutch Grand Prix closed the gap on Max Verstappen to 70 points.

Norris is the defending champion’s closest competitor and won his second race in Formula 1 by 20 seconds at what is Verstappen’s home race in Zandvoort.

Oscar Piastri, Norris’ teammate, is 116 points behind Verstappen after putting together a solid run of results around his victory in Hungary in July. As such, the output of McLaren as a team is king for Stella.

Full quotes below:

McLaren boss refuses to prioritise Lando Norris as No 1 driver

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Ferrari upgrades at Monza!

Friday 30 August 2024 12:21 , Kieran Jackson

Ferrari have brought nine separate upgrades to their car this weekend – a lower drag rear-wing and changes to the floor are the main highlights!

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F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Who is Franco Colapinto? Argentine F1 driver replacing axed Logan Sargeant at Williams

Friday 30 August 2024 12:13 , Kieran Jackson

Franco Colapinto says this is “what dreams are made of” as Williams announced the Argentine will replace the axed Logan Sargeant for the remaining nine races of the 2024 F1 season.

The final straw for 23-year-old Sargeant – who has recorded just one point in 36 races since the start of last year – was a crash in practice at the Dutch Grand Prix on Saturday, with the damage to his car so severe that he missed out on qualifying.

Williams boss James Vowles has therefore opted for a change, with the American making way for 21-year-old Argentine Colapinto – who has been racing in Formula 2 this year.

While a seat for next year is not on the cards, with Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz already confirmed to be partnering Alex Albon in 2025, it still represents a tremendous opportunity for Colapinto ahead of his debut this weekend in Monza.

But who is Colapinto, the driver who becomes the first Argentine to race in F1 in 23 years?

Who is Franco Colapinto? Argentine driver replacing axed Logan Sargeant at Williams

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Big day in store for Kimi Antonelli

Friday 30 August 2024 12:00 , Kieran Jackson

The 18-year-old will replace George Russell in first practice this afternoon….

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Toto Wolff reveals ‘conversations’ with Max Verstappen over Mercedes F1 move

Friday 30 August 2024 11:43 , Kieran Jackson

Toto Wolff has revealed that talks have taken place with Max Verstappen about a move to Mercedes – but the Dutchman will not move teams in 2025.

Three-time F1 world champion Verstappen has a contract with Red Bull until the end of the 2028 season but, amid tension within the team this year particularly involving his dad Jos and team principal Christian Horner, he has been linked with a move away.

In recent weeks, Verstappen has insisted he will stay at Red Bull next year but was less clear when asked about 2026 (when new engine and chassis regulations come into force) and beyond.

Mercedes boss Wolff has long held an interest in Verstappen and admits he did pursue signing the 26-year-old to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton.

Full piece below:

Toto Wolff reveals ‘conversations’ with Max Verstappen over Mercedes F1 move

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Constructors’ Standings heading into the Italian Grand Prix…

Friday 30 August 2024 11:30 , Kieran Jackson

1. Red Bull – 434 points

2. McLaren – 404 points

3. Ferrari – 370 points

4. Mercedes – 276 points

5. Aston Martin – 74 points

6. RB – 34 points

7. Haas – 27 points

8. Alpine – 11 points

9. Williams – 4 points

10. Sauber – 0 points

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Safety car crashes in bizarre scene before Italian Grand Prix

Friday 30 August 2024 11:21 , Kieran Jackson

The FIA safety car was involved in a heavy crash during high-speed testing in an odd scene prior to the Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

Experienced safety car driver Bernd Maylander has been behind the wheel of the Aston Martin Vantage safety car – which slowsdown the pack during a grand prix incident – for a number of years and has never previously crashed.

However, that changed on Thursday when Maylander lost control at the sweeping Parabolica corner – the final turn on the Monza circuit – and was left spinning into the wall.

Full piece below:

F1 safety car crashes in bizarre scene before Italian Grand Prix

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Here are the Driver Standings heading into the Monza weekend…

Friday 30 August 2024 11:10 , Kieran Jackson

Driver Standings

1. Max Verstappen – 295 points

2. Lando Norris – 225 points

3. Charles Leclerc – 192 points

4. Oscar Piastri – 179 points

5. Carlos Sainz – 172 points

6. Lewis Hamilton – 154 points

7. Sergio Perez – 139 points

8. George Russell – 122 points

9. Fernando Alonso – 50 points

10. Lance Stroll – 24 points

11. Nico Hulkenberg – 22 points

12. Yuki Tsunoda – 22 points

13. Daniel Ricciardo – 12 points

14. Pierre Gasly – 8 points

15. Oliver Bearman – 6 points

16. Kevin Magnussen – 5 points

17. Esteban Ocon – 5 points

18. Alex Albon – 4 points

19. Zhou Guanyu – 0 points

20. Logan Sargeant – 0 points

21. Valtteri Bottas – 0 points

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Lewis Hamilton hopes Lando Norris can take F1 title race against Max Verstappen ‘down to the wire’

Friday 30 August 2024 11:05 , Kieran Jackson

Lewis Hamilton insists there are “plenty of points to play for” as Lando Norris looks to launch an ambitious title fightback against Max Verstappen.

McLaren’s Norris trails Verstappen by 70 points with nine races left but will be buoyed by his superior speed during his win last Sunday at the Dutch Grand Prix, where the Brit beat the Dutchman by 22.8 seconds.

And seven-time F1 champion Hamilton, who won his first world championship with McLaren in 2008 and was involved in a famous title race with Verstappen in 2021, hopes his compatriot can take it down to the final race in Abu Dhabi on December 8.

“There are a lot of points on the table so it is not impossible,” Hamilton said ahead of this weekend’s Italian Grand Prix.

Full quotes below:

Hamilton hopes Norris can take F1 title race against Verstappen ‘down to the wire’

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Start times at Monza…

Friday 30 August 2024 11:01 , Kieran Jackson

All times BST

Friday 30 August

  • Free practice 1: 12:30pm

  • Free practice 2: 4pm

Saturday 31 August

  • Free practice 3: 11:30am

  • Qualifying: 3pm

Sunday 1 September

  • Race: 2pm

F1 Italian Grand Prix LIVE: Practice!

Friday 30 August 2024 10:59 , Kieran Jackson

Good morning and welcome to live coverage of the Italian Grand Prix from Monza!

It promises to be an intriguing weekend at what has become known as Ferrari’s home race! Lando Norris is the favourite after his stunning win over Max Verstappen in Zandvoort last week, but both the Scuderia and Mercedes will be looking to make a statement too in round 16 of the 2024 season.

On Friday, 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli takes to the track in an F1 grand prix weekend for the first time as he replaces George Russell in FP1!

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