Qualifying Race in 60 Seconds
Max Verstappen delivered a sensational lap to snatch pole position for the F1 2025 Italian GP Qualifying at Monza, edging out McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Verstappen’s 1m 18.792s lap was enough to hold off Norris by just 0.077s, while Piastri trailed a further tenth back. Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton completed the top five, though Hamilton’s grid penalty drops him down. George Russell, Kimi Antonelli, Gabriel Bortoleto, Fernando Alonso, and Yuki Tsunoda rounded out the top ten.
Verstappen Claims Pole in Monza Qualifying Thriller
The F1 2025 Italian GP Qualifying at Monza produced a nail-biting finish as Red Bull’s Max Verstappen overcame McLaren’s challenge to secure pole position.
After a tough outing at Monza in 2024, Verstappen and Red Bull bounced back in style, showcasing much-improved pace throughout the weekend. Verstappen’s pole lap of 1m 18.792s was enough to deny Norris, who briefly led before being pushed down to second.
Oscar Piastri completed the top three for McLaren, confirming the team’s strong form at the “Temple of Speed.”
Ferrari and Mercedes Battle in the Midfield
Charles Leclerc delighted the Tifosi by taking fourth, while Lewis Hamilton slotted into fifth. However, Hamilton will serve a five-place grid penalty, dropping him down the order.
Mercedes opted for an alternate tyre strategy in Q1, starting on mediums, but ultimately placed George Russell in sixth and home favourite Kimi Antonelli in seventh.
Rising Stars Shine: Bortoleto and Bearman Impress
Kick Sauber’s Gabriel Bortoleto continued his impressive rookie campaign by qualifying eighth. The team’s positive momentum under new leadership was further highlighted by Nico Hulkenberg narrowly missing Q3 in 12th.
Ollie Bearman was another standout, leading Haas with 11th place, just 0.01s shy of a Q3 appearance.
Disappointment for Williams and Hadjar
Williams, who had shown promise in Friday practice, struggled in qualifying. Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon could only manage 13th and 14th.
After his maiden podium in the Netherlands, Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar endured a tough day, exiting in Q1 after a costly mistake, leaving him 16th on the grid.
F1 2025 Italian GP Qualifying Results
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 1:18.792
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – 1:18.869
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 1:18.982
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 1:19.007
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 1:19.124
- George Russell (Mercedes) – 1:19.157
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 1:19.200
- Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) – 1:19.390
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – 1:19.424
- Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull) – 1:19.519
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) – 1:19.446
- Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber) – 1:19.498
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – 1:19.528
- Alexander Albon (Williams) – 1:19.583
- Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 1:19.707
- Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) – 1:19.917
- Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 1:19.948
- Franco Colapinto (Alpine) – 1:19.992
- Pierre Gasly (Alpine) – 1:20.103
- Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls) – 1:20.279
What’s Next
The 2025 Italian Grand Prix gets underway at 15:00 local time on Sunday. Fans can catch all the action live from Monza via the official Formula 1 Race Hub.
FAQ : F1 2025 Italian GP Qualifying
Q1: Who took pole position for the F1 2025 Italian GP Qualifying?
Max Verstappen secured pole position with a lap time of 1m 18.792s.
Q2: Which drivers completed the top three?
Lando Norris finished second, and Oscar Piastri took third, both for McLaren.
Q3: How did Ferrari perform in qualifying?
Charles Leclerc finished fourth, while Lewis Hamilton placed fifth but will drop due to a grid penalty.
Q4: Who was the standout rookie?
Gabriel Bortoleto impressed by qualifying eighth for Kick Sauber.
Q5: When does the race start?
The Italian Grand Prix begins at 15:00 local time on Sunday, September 8, 2025.
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