P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Another leading practice performance from Lando Norris, but can he convert to pole position this weekend?
Interestingly, the two McLaren drivers ran different front-wing specifications, with Norris using a higher downforce version compared to Piastri, resulting in better performance through the chicanes at Monza, but sacrificing some speed on the straights.
Piastri finished just 0.021s behind Norris, exciting the fans. Lewis Hamilton, on the other hand, was only seventh quickest, calling for “more juice” from his car like Leclerc, who was faster. Championship leader Piastri was third quickest, 0.165s behind Norris, and was overtaken by Leclerc for second place.
Norris, who dominated practice sessions the previous week, set the leading time at Monza. Leclerc made last-minute improvements in clear skies with Gasly setting the first marker. Hamilton and Piastri faced challenges early on, while Sainz and Bearman were forced off track due to a tailwind at the first chicane.
