Published September 01,2023
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Champion Max Verstappen topped the primary observe for the Formula One Italian Grand Prix on Friday as he chases a file tenth consecutive win.
Verstappen clocked 1 minute 22.657 seconds across the iconic Autodromo Nazionale Monza, beating Carlos Sainz of Ferrari by 0.046 second and team-mate Sergio Perez by 0.177 second.
Charles Leclerc within the different Ferrari was fourth. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton, who on Thursday prolonged their contract with Mercedes till 2025, have been fifth and eight.
Brazilian driver Felipe Drugovich changed Lance Stroll within the Aston Martin for the session as a part of his driver growth programme. He completed 18th on the circuit he secured his Formula 2 title simply 12 months in the past.
Liam Lawson, in the meantime, continued as stand-in for the injured Daniel Ricciardo at Alpha Tauri and completed thirteenth.
Verstappen can take his tenth consecutive F1 win on Sunday, which might set a brand new file. Last weekend at his house Dutch GP, he matched Sebastian Vettel’s milestone of 9 straight victories.
The Dutchman tops the drivers’ championship 138 factors forward of Perez. Red Bull has dominated the season, with Verstappen profitable 11 of 13 races and Perez taking the opposite two.
Second observe session is afterward Friday, with qualifying forward of the race on Saturday.
Source: www.anews.com.tr
