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F1 Italian GP: Russell beats Leclerc to top second practice
Russell’s 1m22.559s lap led a Mercedes 1-2-3, while Lance Stroll’s impeding move on Lando Norris was sent to FIA stewards.
- On Friday at the Italian Grand Prix, Mercedes driver George Russell topped the second practice session, finishing 0.120 seconds clear of Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes teammate Kimi Antonelli at Monza.
- Championship leader Antonelli arrives at his home race with a 59-point advantage over Russell, though he faces a grid penalty this weekend for exceeding permitted engine parts, handing Russell a golden opportunity.
- Following tepid initial laps on hard tyres, the session intensified after 20 minutes when frontrunners switched to Pirelli's soft compounds, with Russell then setting a leading 1m22.559s lap time in the second half.
- Reigning world champion Lando Norris finished fourth and accused Lance Stroll of "dangerous driving" after a near-collision, while four-time world champion Max Verstappen managed only ninth, struggling with Red Bull handling.
- Seven-Time world champion Lewis Hamilton finished fifth in his Ferrari, armed with an engine upgrade and eyeing a record sixth Monza win this Sunday, marking his first victory at the Temple of Speed as a Ferrari driver.
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Italian Grand Prix: George Russell Tops Second Practice To Beat Ferrari And Kimi Antonelli
George Russell bounced back to beat his championship-leading Mercedes team-mate Kimi Antonelli and both Ferraris on their home turf on Friday when he topped the times in second practice for this weekend's Italian Grand Prix.
·New Delhi, India
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In the second practice, Charles Leclerc finished behind him, with Max Verstappen only ninth.
·Budapest, Hungary
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Russell hits back for Mercedes in Monza practice
MONZA, Italy, Sept 4 : Formula One title contender George Russell hit back at early pacesetters Ferrari with the fastest lap of the day for Mercedes in Italian Grand Prix practice on Friday.After favourites Ferrari fired up the fans in the first session at a sweltering Monza with Charles Leclerc leading teamm
·Singapore, Singapore
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