F1 Gp Monza: Leclerc on pole, Verstappen on second row

Leclerc excelled in qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc took pole position in official qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. At the Monza Autodrome, the Monegasque driver signed a time of 1:20.161, which was the fastest of all.

Verstappen, who finished second in qualifying, will start from fourth position due to the penalty imposed for the ICE change. Third time for Carlos Sainz, however, relegated to the back of the grid due to a total engine change.

For Leclerc it is the 17th pole in his career, after the race on team radio the Ferrarista seemed very excited.

Starting grid (top ten)

Leclerc
Russell
Norris
Verstappen
Ricciardo
Gasly
Alonso
De Vries
Zhou
Perez
Latifi
Ocon
Vettel
Stroll
Bottas
Magnussen
Schumacher
Sainz
Hamilton
Tsunoda