Lewis Hamilton anticipates close Italian Grand Prix qualifying at Monza

Lewis Hamilton and the field prepare for a tight qualifying session at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza on Saturday. Following Friday practice, Ferrari introduced an engine upgrade that has helped bridge the speed gap to Mercedes and McLaren. George Russell set the fastest time in the second practice session, while Charles Leclerc paced the opening session for Ferrari. World championship leader Kimi Antonelli, who leads the standings by 59 points, is set to start Sunday's race from the back of the grid due to engine-related penalties. Lando Norris, currently fourth in the standings, expressed uncertainty regarding his ability to compete for pole position after struggling to replicate his recent form. Teams now focus on final practice and setup adjustments before the qualifying session begins at 3pm on Saturday.