2025 Italian Grand Prix FP2: Norris Leads a Thrilling Monza Session

2025 Italian Grand Prix FP2: Norris Leads a Thrilling Monza Session

The 2025 Italian Grand Prix FP2 at Monza delivered excitement from start to finish, with Lando Norris posting the fastest lap in an intense practice session. McLaren’s pace was undeniable as Norris edged out Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc by just 0.083 seconds, keeping the championship rivalry fierce.

 

Norris Shines in FP2 at Monza

Lando Norris demonstrated his skill early in FP2, taking full advantage of his McLaren/Mercedes package. After Oscar Piastri ran initial laps on a cracked mirror, Norris jumped to the top of the timesheets with a 1:19.878 lap on Soft tyres. His commanding performance set the tone for the rest of the session.

 

Ferrari Challenges McLaren

Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz were relentless in pursuit. Leclerc initially jumped to P1 on Hard tyres, while Sainz posted the fastest first sector to momentarily steal top spot. The session highlighted Ferrari’s ongoing threat at Monza despite McLaren holding the advantage in ultimate pace.

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Performance and Key Moments

Max Verstappen struggled initially on Soft tyres, describing his RB21 as “very jumpy,” but recovered with a solid second attempt. Piastri managed P4 despite challenging conditions, while Hamilton and Verstappen rounded out the top six. Red flags briefly halted the session after Kimi Antonelli’s gravel incident at Lesmo.

Tire Strategies and Long Runs

Drivers switched to harder compounds for longer runs toward the end of FP2. Leclerc had a tense moment with a lock-up at Ascari, while Norris remained consistent, holding the top spot until the session concluded. This practice session provided a clear view of potential qualifying battles and race strategies.

 

Insights From Monza FP2

The FP2 session showcased the importance of tyre management, driver skill, and car balance. McLaren’s Norris and Piastri demonstrated strong single-lap pace, Ferrari remained close in contention, and Red Bull’s recovery highlighted the competitive depth of the field.

Summary
The 2025 Italian Grand Prix FP2 confirmed Lando Norris’ pace at Monza, with Leclerc and Sainz pushing the limits. Key tyre choices and consistent lap times set the stage for a thrilling qualifying and race day.

Pos Driver Car
1 Lando Norris McLaren
2 Charles Leclerc Ferrari
3 Carlos Sainz Williams
4 Oscar Piastri McLaren
5 Lewis Hamilton Ferrari
6 Max Verstappen Red Bull
7 Alexander Albon Williams
8 Nico Hülkenberg Sauber
9 Yuki Tsunoda Red Bull
10 George Russell Mercedes
11 Isack Hadjar Racing Bulls
12 Gabriel Bortoleto Sauber
13 Lance Stroll Aston Martin
14 Oliver Bearman Haas
15 Fernando Alonso Aston Martin
16 Esteban Ocon Haas
17 Liam Lawson Racing Bulls
18 Pierre Gasly Alpine
19 Kimi Antonelli Mercedes
20 Franco Colapinto Alpine

Disclaimer: All times and session details are based on official FIA Formula 1 reports and may be subject to change.

Source: Fia

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