Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen evaluate Red Bull performance in Italy

Liam Lawson and Max Verstappen completed Friday practice sessions at the Italian Grand Prix for Red Bull. Lawson logged fourth in the opening session before shifting his focus to long-run data collection, resulting in a 12th-place finish during the afternoon practice. Verstappen entered the track later in the day after rookie Ayumu Iwasa completed the initial session in the Dutchman's car. Technical Director Pierre Wache noted the team encountered bouncing issues and identified mechanical concerns on Verstappen's vehicle that require overnight repairs. Red Bull aims to close the performance gap to the front-runners before the weekend's competitive sessions continue at Monza. Lawson continues to drive as a stand-in for Isack Hadjar, who remains sidelined following a broken wrist.