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Lewis Hamilton set the fastest lap in Formula One history to seal a dominant pole position for Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix.
Hamilton flew over the 3.54 miles of asphalt from Monza at 164.267 mph on his way to a new record at the so-called Temple of Speed.
Valtteri Bottas joins his teammate in another Mercedes front row lock, the Finn just seven hundredths behind Hamilton, with McLaren driver Carlos Sainz in a surprise third place.
On a steamy afternoon for Ferrari, Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel finished 13th and 17th. It is the first time in 36 years that both scarlet cars will start Ferrari’s home race outside of the top 10.
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We leave you with this. Pierre Gasly at the top of the podium, a moment he will cherish for the rest of his life.
Lewis Hamilton says he “did not see the draw” but “will take responsibility” for his penalty.
The 35-year-old hugs the Frenchman in the press area and that’s a lovely thing to see. Gasly adds “he did an amazing job.”
French national anthem for Gasly, Italian for AlphaTauri. Tears flow for the 24-year-old and no one will be surprised by that.
An extraordinary day.
“It’s honestly unbelievable, I still don’t realize what’s going on. We took advantage of the red flag, we had a fast car and I’ve been through a lot in 18 months. My first podium last year was like wow. Winning here at Monza It’s hard for me to realize it. I have no words and this team has done so much for me, gave my first chance, my first pod and now my first win. It’s crazy. I can’t thank you enough. It’s just an amazing day. I’m so happy “
“I think I was kind of disappointed with P2, I didn’t think I would have a chance to win the race. I think that’s what we deserved, but Pierre up front, I thought how they could happen. We did a good job to recover after the car from safety and the red flag. We have been fast all weekend. We have to be proud of the pace of the car. “
“I am. It’s been a couple of years so it feels good to be back. Such a crazy race. I’m so happy for Pierre. It’s a bit of a hassle as it was mine to lose at the beginning, but I had no grip.” . . I had a good fight with Carlos in the first laps, but I’m happy with the third. It’s weird to reboot, you’re not used to midway through. “
You have to feel sorry for Sainz, who looks devastated with his best F1 result because he wanted victory so much.
Is. This is what F1 can offer fans that no other sport can offer.
“OH MY GOD! OH MY GOD! We did it again guys! Damn hell!”
That sums up the Frenchman’s emotions. Dropped out by Red Bull in 2019, race winner in 2020.
Amazing.
Beat Sainz by FOUR TENTH!
Sainz in the DRS zone!
That’s it. Will Gasly put up with McLaren?
Gasly keeps Sainz out of the DRS zone and there are only three laps to go! It is neck and neck in front.
One mistake could cost the Frenchman his first career victory.
Hamilton is in the points after passing Raikkonen for 10th. Incredible counterattack!
It is not ruled out that he finishes seventh, just two places behind his teammate.
Gasly needs to start looking over his shoulder because Sainz is only two seconds away from him now.
Don’t discount Lance Stroll as he’s only four seconds behind the leader.
Hamilton is now 11th and is closing in on Sergio Pérez.
Hamilton is now 13th after passing Albon and Russell. Then Grosjean and Latifi.
Hamilton is now within Albon’s DRS range at 14th, but has a long way to go to get to the points.
The good news for him is that Verstappen is out and Bottas is only in fifth place.
Stroll seemed to have messed up his run by exiting the chicane, but he has Raikkonen’s pace and makes the move at the second chicane.
It is in the podium places.
Hamilton, to no one’s surprise, is absolutely flying in 15th place. The championship leader has just set a new fastest lap.
Sainz makes a superb move on Raikkonen and returns to second place. Gasly is four seconds away … can you catch him?
1 Gasly
2 Raikkonen
3 Sainz
4 ride
5 Norris
6 bottas
7 Ricciardo
8 Ocón
9 Kvyat
10 Perez
Verstappen is retiring!
Oh darling. A mechanical problem for the Dutchman and he is OUT of this race.
Gasly is flying in front and Raikkonen has a two-second buffer for Sainz when Giovinazzi stops for his stop-go penalty.
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Sky Sports subscribers can view full coverage of the qualifier today from 12.30pm (BST) on the Sky Sports F1 channel, with qualification scheduled to start at 2pm.
It’s available to watch via Now TV with a one-day pass for £ 9.99, or a three-month pass on sale for £ 25.
Those who do not have a Sky Sports subscription can still view the leaderboard as it is shown on free-to-air television on Channel 4, with coverage that also includes Sunday’s race.
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