Hamilton targets victory as Leclerc tops Monza qualifying

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza has begun with a strong start for Ferrari, who dominated the first free‑practice session. Charles Leclerc set the fastest lap, followed by Lewis Hamilton in second place and George Russell in third. The session also saw Liam Lawson, Alex Antonelli and Lando Norris complete the top‑six, with the Italian driver securing a modest lead for the team.

Antonelli’s performance was marred by a fine of €100 for exceeding the pit‑lane speed limit by 0.1 km/h, a penalty that will be noted in his season record. Meanwhile, Hamilton has expressed confidence in his chances, describing his target as a “phenomenal” victory. With the race weekend still in its early stages, teams are fine‑tuning their setups while drivers prepare to push for the coveted pole position in the upcoming qualifying session.