World champion Max Verstappen has produced the fastest lap in Formula 1 history to snatch pole position for the Italian Grand Prix. The Dutchman beat McLaren's Lando Norris by 0.077 seconds, with drivers' championship leader Oscar Piastri qualifying third fastest.
Breakdown
- Oscar Piastri qualified third for the Italian Grand Prix.
- Max Verstappen secured pole position, with Lando Norris second. 5s
- Piastri admitted championship thoughts are starting to emerge. 9s
- Verstappen's pole lap was the fastest ever in Formula One, averaging 264 km/h. 29s
- No driver has won from pole at Monza in the last five years. 35s