Winners and losers from Italian Grand Prix F1 qualifying 2026
The Race • • sports
Key Points:
- Pierre Gasly secured a surprise pole position for Alpine at the Italian Grand Prix, marking his first pole and a significant achievement for the team amidst a challenging season.
- Max Verstappen's Red Bull suffered a ride height issue affecting performance, contributing to his sixth-place qualifying position and continuing a pattern of reliability problems.
- Oscar Piastri initially qualified third but was penalized to sixth due to blocking Liam Lawson during Q2, disrupting McLaren's strategy and impacting his final grid position.
- Kimi Antonelli impressed by qualifying seventh despite limited tow assistance, suggesting strong potential for a good race result despite starting further back.
- Aston Martin faced setbacks with both cars qualifying last due to power unit issues, notably Fernando Alonso's engine failing to start during Q1, undermining the team's recent progress.
