Live updates: Italian Grand Prix, Monza: Verstappen aims to rattle Mercedes and Ferrari

A sensation in the Monza qualifying session: Pierre Gasly was the fastest man in the Alpine race car on 5 September, but the Frenchman is under no illusions: “Over a race distance, I’ll hardly be able to keep up with the drivers from the top teams.”

Mercedes, with George Russell, are the favourites, whilst Kimi Antonelli will have to start from the back of the grid following the fitting of a new engine. Naturally, the Tifosi are hoping for a Ferrari victory. And then there’s Max Verstappen, who put in some strong stints on Friday.

You can follow all the action as it unfolds in the Royal Park right here in our live ticker – you won’t miss a single key moment.

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