Summary
Max Verstappen achieved the fastest lap in Formula 1 history to secure pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. He narrowly beat Lando Norris, who had temporarily held the top spot after breaking the previous record. Lewis Hamilton will start the race in 10th due to a five-place penalty.
Key Facts
- Max Verstappen, driving for Red Bull, secured pole position at the Italian Grand Prix with a record lap time of 1 minute 18.792 seconds.
- Lando Norris briefly held the record with a time of 1:18.869 before Verstappen surpassed him.
- The previous fastest lap record at Monza was set by Lewis Hamilton in 2020.
- McLaren's Oscar Piastri was third fastest in the qualifying session.
- Lewis Hamilton, who received a five-place grid penalty, will start the race in 10th position.
- Verstappen mentioned he was surprised by his own lap time as he struggled with speed during practice.
- The Italian Grand Prix will be covered live on BBC Radio 5 Live and the BBC Sport website and app.
