After the first free practice, it is now time for qualifying for the sprint race. A different qualifying system than usual. The fight is on for first place in the sprint race where three extra points can be won for the championship. The drivers will use their best setup to set the fastest lap possible. You can follow this qualifying session with GPblog's live blog.
LIVEBLOG | Qualifying for the 2021 Italian Grand Prix
Lewis Hamilton and his Mercedes have often been called the king of Monza in recent years, but with Honda's engine, Max Verstappen can try to do the same. This weekend is again important for the Formula 1 championship. For both the title contenders it is essential to take pole position.
Chance of chaos
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Slipstream and DRS are two very important factors for qualifying. Due to the long straights, a lot of time can be gained by a good slipstream. The drivers always try to get the maximum out of a lap at Monza and will try to take advantage of each other. Generally, this is why there is chaos during qualifying every year. For example, two years ago in 2019, we saw that half of the drivers couldn't set a fast lap, because they didn't reach the finish line in time to start their fast lap.
This year, the qualifying for the sprint race will again be a spectacle. The teams will also have to set up the best possible setup after just one free practice session. Follow all developments from Monza via the liveblog below.