Max Verstappen bravely battled the F1 2025 championship contenders to snag a shock pole position at the Italian Grand Prix.
Here’s how the grid will line up come Sunday afternoon at Monza.
F1 starting order: How did qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix shake out?
The treacherous Monza Circuit brought plenty of drama in qualifying for the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, with multiple drivers falling victim to the draw of the gravel lining the outskirts of Lesmo 2.
Mercedes opted for a unique mediums-first strategy in Q1 that saw George Russell topping the timing charts, while both Alpines, both Racing Bulls, and Lance Stroll were knocked out in the first session.
Things got tense in Q2 when championship contender Lando Norris was called back into the pits, leaving him to scramble in the clos