Formula 1, Sportrik Media - Max Verstappen of Oracle Red Bull Racing secured pole position for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. However, Lewis Hamilton of Scuderia Ferrari received a five-place grid penalty, dropping to P10. As a result, the starting grid shifted significantly. This article outlines the adjusted grid based on official reports from September 6, 2025.
Hamilton’s Penalty Reshapes Grid
Hamilton initially qualified fifth. However, a penalty from a Zandvoort incident dropped him to 10th. Consequently, Charles Leclerc moved to P4, followed by George Russell and Kimi Antonelli of Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team in P5 and P6. Additionally, Gabriel Bortoleto of Stake F1 Team Kick Sauber starts P7, ahead of Fernando Alonso of Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team.
Verstappen Leads the Grid
Verstappen clinched pole with a 1m18.792s lap, followed by Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri of McLaren F1 Team in P2 and P3. Red Bull’s edge came from team strategy and engineer Adrian Newey’s expertise. For instance, the Red Bull Pit Crew delivered a flawless setup. As a result, Red Bull excelled on Monza’s straights.
Ferrari’s Home Challenge
Hamilton’s penalty complicates Scuderia Ferrari’s strategy. Leclerc must lead the tifosi’s hopes. Nevertheless, his P4 start offers podium potential. Meanwhile, Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team, led by Toto Wolff, showed consistency. Teams like BWT Alpine F1 Team and MoneyGram Haas F1 Team lag in the lower ranks.
Race Outlook
The race on September 7, 2025, promises intensity. Verstappen, starting from pole, is the favorite. However, McLaren could pressure with tire strategies. Additionally, Ferrari will leverage tifosi support. Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly start from the pit lane due to power unit changes. Thus, Sportrik predicts pit stop and tire management will shape the outcome at the “Temple of Speed.” The grid remains provisional pending FIA confirmation.
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