Lando Norris Secures Third Pole in Four Races at Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris clinched his third pole position in four races at the Italian Grand Prix, leading a McLaren one-two with teammate Oscar Piastri. George Russell, Charles Leclerc, and Carlos Sainz rounded out the top five. Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton qualified seventh and eighth, respectively.

Lando Norris clinched his third pole position in four races on Saturday, securing a McLaren front-row lockout with teammate Oscar Piastri during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix.

George Russell will start third for Mercedes, followed by Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz, driving an upgraded car. Max Verstappen qualified seventh, while Lewis Hamilton, who led the final practice, will start one place ahead of him.

McLaren could be set to close the 30-point gap to leaders Red Bull during Sunday's race near Milan. Red Bull's Sergio Perez qualified eighth, with Alex Albon and Nico Hulkenberg completing the top 10. Newcomer Franco Colapinto qualified 18th for Williams.

(With inputs from agencies.)