F1, Italian GP, it’s straight away Ferrari at Monza: Hamilton ahead of Leclerc in first free practice

Ferrari immediately starred at the Italian Grand Prix. In the first free practice session in Monza, the Red makes a double: Lewis Hamilton, who recorded the best time in 1’20’117, closes ahead of his teammate Charles Leclerc, just under two tenths distant.

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Third place for the Williams of Carlos Sainz, more than five tenths behind the British driver. Completing the top 5 are Max Verstappen (Red Bull) and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, fifth at the wheel of the Mercedes, a full eight tenths behind Hamilton.

The British driver’s fifth-place finish is a good eight tenths behind Hamilton.

Only in sixth place was the McLaren of Lando Norris, who preceded the other Williams of Alexander Albon, seventh. Closing out the top 10 were George Russell (Mercedes), Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) and Isack Hajdar (Racing Bulls).

F1, Italian GP, FP1 finishing order:
1. Hamilton L. – Ferrari – 1:20.117
2. Leclerc C. – Ferrari – +0.169
3. Sainz C. Jr. – Williams – +0.533
4. Verstappen M. – Red Bull – +0.575
5. Antonelli K. – Mercedes – +0.823
6. Norris L. – McLaren – +0.904
7. Albon A. – Williams – +0.956
8. Russell G. – Mercedes – +0.993
9. Alonso F. – Aston Martin – +0.997
10. Hadjar I. – Racing Bulls – +1.041
11. Bortoleto G. – Kick Sauber – +1.055
12. Hulkenberg N. – Kick Sauber – +1.062
13. Lawson L. – Racing Bulls – +1.084
14. Tsunoda Y. – Red Bull – +1.175
15. Stroll L. – Aston Martin – +1.178
16. Dunne A. – McLaren – +1.489
17. Ocon E. – Haas – +1.525
18. Gasly P. – Alpine – +1.536
19. Bearman O. – Haas – +1.941
20. Aron P. – Alpine – +2.036