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Hamilton & Verstappen Clash Again at Monza
5 Sep
Summary
- Hamilton and Verstappen narrowly avoided contact in practice.
- George Russell finished fastest in final practice.
- Kimi Antonelli faces a grid penalty for the race.
Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen renewed their intense rivalry during practice for the Italian Grand Prix, narrowly avoiding contact at Monza's iconic opening chicane. The incident recalled their dramatic 2021 title fight, with both drivers expressing frustration over team radio.
George Russell demonstrated strong form, finishing the final practice session as the fastest driver and establishing himself as a leading contender for pole position. He outpaced teammate Hamilton by a significant margin, with Verstappen a notable third.
Looking ahead to the race, Kimi Antonelli will start from the rear of the grid due to a mandated engine change, impacting his championship campaign. World champion Lando Norris secured fifth place in practice, several tenths behind Russell's pace. Qualifying for the Grand Prix is scheduled for later today.
