P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Lando Norris will be starting second in the Italian Grand Prix behind the surprise pole-sitter of Max Verstappen.
Lando Norris expressed his surprise at Max Verstappen and Red Bull’s strong performance in snatching a surprise Italian Grand Prix pole position. Verstappen’s record-breaking lap denied Norris a second consecutive Italian pole by 0.078s. This turnaround comes a year after Verstappen criticized his Red Bull as “undriveable” at the same circuit, and he surpassed Sebastian Vettel’s pole position tally for the team. Norris acknowledged McLaren underestimated the threat from Red Bull and admitted their race pace might be a stronger suit. Despite facing rhythm issues in qualifying, Norris managed to deliver when it mattered the most, in the final lap. Ultimately, Norris is content with his performance and optimistic about the upcoming race.
