F1 Direct 2023: Classification Of The Italian GP And Monza FP3

The Monza circuit in Italy, known for its blistering speeds and passionate tifosi, played host to a thrilling third practice session ahead of the 2023 Italian Grand Prix. As anticipation builds for the race, let’s take a closer look at the classification of the Italian GP and the key takeaways from the Monza FP3.

Italian Grand Prix Classification After FP3:

Key Takeaways from Monza FP3:

Alternative Tyre Allocation (ATA): Saturday’s FP3 became even more intriguing due to the alternative tire allocation in place for this weekend. Teams received two fewer sets of tires from Pirelli, and they were mandated to use all three tire compounds (soft, medium, and hard) during the three qualifying stages. This forced teams to strategize their tire usage carefully.

Verstappen’s Early Pace:

Max Verstappen set the early pace on the soft tires, aiming for his 10th consecutive race victory. While his performance was closely watched as he sought to extend his lead in the championship.

Sainz’s Late Surge:

While Carlos Sainz, driving for Ferrari, made a late surge, delighting the tifosi by going top with a time of 1m20.912s, just 0.086 seconds ahead of Verstappen.

Hamilton Remains Competitive:

Lewis Hamilton, the seven-time world champion for Mercedes, finished third, staying within half a second of the leaders and while setting the stage for an intense race.

Leclerc’s Improvement:

Charles Leclerc, Ferrari’s 2019 race winner at Monza, secured the fourth position, while showing signs of improvement over the weekend.

Haas Duo’s Impressive Performance:

The Haas F1 Team drivers, Kevin Magnussen and Nico Hulkenberg, continued their impressive performances, finishing seventh and eighth, respectively.

While,the classification sets the stage for what promises to be a scintillating Italian Grand Prix. With Monza’s rich history and passionate fans, Formula 1 enthusiasts are in for an unforgettable ride.