P1racenews AI automatic summary:
The Italian Grand Prix hosts the 16th round of the F1 season this weekend – but the Monza track is set to be somewhat different compared to last year.
“Mercedes technical director James Allison has expressed concern about potential tyre graining at the Monza Circuit this weekend due to the new surface and the soft Pirelli compounds being used. The track, which has been a fixture on the F1 calendar since the inception of the world championship, has undergone resurfacing in preparation for the upcoming Italian Grand Prix. Allison believes the combination of the grippy new tarmac and softer tyre compounds could lead to tyre degradation issues throughout the weekend. Despite a challenging performance at the previous Dutch Grand Prix, Mercedes is aiming for a competitive showing at Monza, with Allison optimistic about the team’s chances of dialing in the car setup and aiming for a podium finish or better. The team will also assess the impact of recent aero upgrades to determine their effectiveness at the high-speed circuit.”
