P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Can Lando Norris start to make up for what happened in Monza? And where does Kimi Antonelli go from here?
Antonelli’s W16 spun out at the second Lesmo, causing a red flag and a seven-minute delay. This incident happened a year after Antonelli’s crash in first practice, repeating his misfortune. Despite needing a clean weekend, Antonelli found himself in the gravel again. Norris led in Friday practice for the Italian Grand Prix, followed closely by Leclerc and Sainz. Following a technical failure in the Dutch Grand Prix, Norris aimed to narrow the gap to championship leader Piastri. This practice session saw Norris setting the fastest time, with Sainz and Hamilton close behind. Leclerc struggled with grip, while Hamilton made a strong comeback after topping FP1. Piastri and Leclerc improved their times, with a few drivers facing challenges on track. Leclerc had a near-miss at Ascari, and Hamilton almost went off at Lesmo. Ultimately, it was Norris who topped the timesheets, demonstrating strong performance ahead of the race weekend.
