Alpine's Gasly beats Russell to stunning Monza pole
Alpine driver Pierre Gasly takes a stunning pole position at the Italian Grand Prix, ahead of Mercedes' George Russell.
Alpine's Pierre Gasly secured a stunning pole position ahead of George Russell at the Italian Grand Prix. The French driver, who only won at Monza in 2020, outpaced the Mercedes driver by just 0.060 seconds. McLaren's Oscar Piastri claimed third place, while Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton occupied the fourth and fifth spots, respectively.
Despite an upgraded engine, neither Ferrari driver managed to secure a higher position. Red Bull's Max Verstappen finished sixth, while Lando Norris of McLaren only managed ninth place. Championship leader Kimi Antolinli of Mercedes started at the back of the grid due to a grid penalty for an engine change. This unexpected result marks Gasly's first pole position in nine years and gives him a significant advantage as he aims to secure his first win at Monza.
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