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Follow all the action live from Monza with Free Practice 1 ahead of the 2025 F1 Italian Grand Prix!
Oscar Piastri will aim to widen the gap in the F1 title race by performing strongly at the Italian Grand Prix, posing a threat to Lando Norris’s championship aspirations.
Piastri’s recent victory at the Dutch Grand Prix has solidified his lead in the standings, with Norris experiencing a setback due to a mechanical issue, allowing Piastri’s points advantage to grow significantly.
Despite the challenges ahead, Piastri will have to cope with missing FP1 as part of his obligations to give way to a rookie driver, Alex Dunne, in one of the sessions.
Lewis Hamilton’s debut weekend as a Ferrari driver at Monza raises anticipation for a potential podium finish, although he must contend with a five-place grid penalty.
Excitement builds as the Free Practice 1 session at the Autodromo offers a preview of the competitive weekend ahead, with live coverage and updates available through the dedicated live blog.
