Winners and losers from Italian GP F1 practice
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- Ferrari's new engine upgrade shows promise at Monza, with Charles Leclerc posting the second-fastest time in FP2, indicating a potential reduction in their power deficit at this power-sensitive circuit.
- Honda's latest engine upgrade struggles at Monza, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll languishing near the bottom of the timesheets, highlighting ongoing challenges with power output on this high-speed track.
- George Russell leads Friday practice at Monza, capitalizing on Mercedes' chassis strengths and teammate Kimi Antonelli's grid penalty, positioning himself well to challenge for the podium.
- Red Bull faces difficulties at Monza, with Max Verstappen's car suffering from downforce, grip, and brake issues, suggesting the team may struggle to compete beyond midfield without exceptional driver performance.
- Haas driver Ollie Bearman benefits from a major upgrade package, including new bodywork and a Ferrari engine, achieving eighth place in FP2 and marking the team's strongest Friday performance of the season, while teammate Esteban Ocon lags behind due to lacking the engine upgrade.
