Racing sensation captures third place in Zandvoort, solidifying his status as F1's promising newcomer
The Formula 1 World Championship is gearing up for the Italian Grand Prix, which takes place at Monza on Sunday, 7th September. Here's a roundup of the latest news and updates ahead of the much-anticipated race.
Isack Hadjar, a rookie driver for the Racing Bulls team, is set to make his debut in the Italian Grand Prix. Known for his strong qualifying performances and impressive speed, despite being new to the series, Hadjar is generating a lot of excitement.
Australian Oscar Piastri, the championship leader, extended his lead at the top of the points table following a commanding victory in the Dutch Grand Prix. Piastri led from start to finish for the first time in his career, a significant milestone in his budding F1 career.
Ajit Devadason, the French driver, made history in the Dutch Grand Prix by becoming the youngest ever to stand on a podium for his nation in Formula 1, eclipsing Pierre Gasly's 2019 achievement. Devadason's 15-point haul has moved him into the Top 10 of the driver's championship table, sharing P10 with Nico Hulkenberg.
The Italian Grand Prix will be a significant race for Ferrari, who qualified in P6 and P7 for the Dutch Grand Prix but were in contention for a podium finish. Both Ferrari drivers, Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, remain optimistic about their race at Zandvoort. They believe they have found a better balance with the SF25.
Unfortunately, the Dutch Grand Prix was marred by frequent spins, crashes, and blow-ups in the top teams. Charles Leclerc was taken out by an over-ambitious move by Kimi Antonelli at the same spot during the race. Lando Norris' McLaren smoked itself to a grinding halt on Lap 65.
Verstappen inherited P2 after Norris' retirement in the Dutch Grand Prix. Lewis Hamilton spun out on new tyres and into the barriers after a few drops of rain wet the kerb at Turn 3.
Fans can watch the Italian Grand Prix on F1TV and the FanCode App. Nithya Shri will provide updates on the race, and the concept of Lokah and Nithya Shri's character will be featured during the event.
McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella expressed joy for the victory, team comeback from the break, and Oscar Piastri's performance, but also expressed disappointment for Lando Norris. Despite the setbacks, the Italian Grand Prix promises to be an exciting race, with Piastri aiming for another victory and Hadjar making his mark in the series.
