Lando Norris takes pole at Monza as Max Verstappen struggles in qualifying - Results

Lando Norris stormed to pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, delivering a stellar performance that saw him edge out his McLaren teammate, Oscar Piastri, by a mere tenth of a second. The British driver's lap at Monza highlighted McLaren's resurgence as they locked out the front row, leaving the competition in their wake.

George Russell of Mercedes secured third place, ensuring he would start Sunday's race from the second row. Ferrari's home heroes, Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, claimed fourth and fifth, giving the Tifosi something to cheer about, albeit with a bittersweet taste as they missed out on the front row.

The top teams dominated the qualifying session, with no surprise eliminations in the early stages. All eight leading drivers from the top four teams—McLaren, Mercedes, Ferrari, and Red Bull—safely advanced to the final round of qualifying. They will occupy the first four rows of the grid, setting the stage for an intense battle in Sunday's race.

Williams continues to struggle!

Williams' Alexander Albon and Haas' Nico Hulkenberg rounded out the top ten, putting in solid performances to secure their spots on the grid. However, qualifying was not without its controversies. Both Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen were summoned by the stewards over a potentially unsafe release by McLaren during Q2.

Carlos Sainz also found himself under scrutiny for a similar incident involving a Red Bull car in Q3, adding another layer of intrigue ahead of the race. Red Bull, a team accustomed to dominating the front rows, found themselves in an unfamiliar and uncomfortable position. Verstappen could only manage seventh, while his teammate was eighth, marking a significant drop in form.

The onboard footage revealed the RB20's struggles, with the car's balance appearing erratic and challenging to control. This qualifying session could have severe repercussions for Red Bull, as their 30-point lead over McLaren in the Constructors' Championship is now under serious threat.

As the teams prepare for the main event, all eyes will be on Red Bull to see if they can recover from their qualifying woes, while McLaren will aim to capitalize on their front-row lockout and potentially overhaul Red Bull's advantage. Sunday's race promises high drama and fierce competition at Monza, the Temple of Speed.

Here are the qualifying results: