Teams evaluate one-stop tyre strategies for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Pierre Gasly secured pole position for the Italian Grand Prix after a competitive qualifying session at Monza. While Mercedes-powered vehicles have dominated the season with 13 pole positions in 13 races, the Alpine driver set the quickest time in the final qualifying segment. Strategists are now preparing for race day, with current data indicating a one-stop race is the most likely tactical approach. Teams must now navigate the specific track conditions and tyre degradation variables inherent to the Monza circuit. Lawson will begin the race from the back of the grid following an engine penalty issued earlier in the weekend. The field enters Sunday with uncertainty regarding how the tyre options will perform over the full race distance under match conditions.