The Monza race weekend has finally begun, and the paddock is buzzing with intriguing storylines: Ferrari's new engine, Antonelli's start from the back, and the lingering question marks over Red Bull and McLaren. The first session is still too early to draw definitive conclusions, but it already gives us a glimpse of where each team's focus lies for the weekend.
Looking sharpest from the get-go was Ferrari. The SF26 appeared well-balanced, both in terms of setup and energy deployment—two critical factors at a track as fast and demanding as Monza. Telemetry shows Hamilton and Leclerc initially ran a few laps with lower engine modes before cranking up the power and pushing the car's limits on medium tires.
However, topping FP1 wasn't just about raw power. The on-track impression suggests the red cars were genuinely the best balanced. A relatively soft suspension setup worked wonders in slow corners, yet remained progressive—keeping the car low and fast on straights while staying responsive in high-speed bends. The energy deployment strategy also seemed spot-on: Ferrari unleashes more power on the first straight, then conserves until Ascari, before dumping maximum energy again on the run to Parabolica. Notably, Russell was 9 km/h slower at the braking point for the final corner.
This clever approach maximizes power delivery where rivals struggle, even if it means sacrificing some acceleration between Lesmo 2 and Ascari—a deficit partly offset by strong exits from Lesmo 2.
Meanwhile, Russell currently looks like the closest challenger to the Ferrari duo. Mercedes shows a similar overall energy output but with an opposite distribution: conservative on the two main straights, aggressive in the middle sector. Russell impresses in fast corners but struggles in slow ones—perhaps due to a stiffer setup that aids high-speed stability but hurts over kerbs. Mercedes hasn't shown standout top speed yet, whether with Russell or Antonelli—who may or may not have the new engine, though it's the same spec as the old one.
In short, Ferrari has started the weekend on a confident note. But this is only FP1; fuel loads, tire choices, and final setups can still shuffle the order. One thing is certain: the home race promises to be fiercely contested.
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