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P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It was a highly competitive opening day of action at the Italian Grand Prix.
Oscar Piastri expressed surprise at Williams’ strong form in the F1 practice session at the Italian Grand Prix. The Grove-based team has historically performed well at Monza. Carlos Sainz finished third in the second practice session, with the top three drivers separated by less than a tenth of a second. Piastri acknowledged the tight competition and the unexpected presence of Williams at the front. Despite missing FP1, Piastri felt confident after FP2 but noted the need for improvements in setup and pace for qualifying. Overall, the atmosphere suggests a closely contested race weekend ahead.
