P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A rare positive Friday for Red Bull puts Max Verstappen in an excellent position ahead of Monza qualifying.
Max Verstappen expressed concerns about the “treacherous” conditions on the opening day of the Italian Grand Prix, as many cars went off track and brought gravel onto the circuit. Despite last season’s struggles at Monza, the Red Bull driver was pleased with the improvements made on the RB21 during second practice, finishing sixth but closely behind the leaders. Both Red Bull and Ferrari seem to be closing in on McLaren’s pace, although McLaren may be hiding their true potential. To challenge McLaren further, Red Bull introduced upgrades for the Italian GP, including a new floor and front wing, which appear to have positively impacted Verstappen’s performance. Verstappen is now focused on Saturday’s qualifying session after a reasonably successful Friday, navigating the challenging track conditions with confidence.
