Carlos Sainz will start from pole position at the Italian Grand Prix. The Ferrari driver was the fastest in qualifying at Monza.

Carlos Sainz JrPhoto: Hasan Bratic/AvensImages/LiveMedia/Shutterstock Editorial/Profimedia

Fernando Alonso, big disappointment in qualifying at Monza – starts 10th

Carlos Sainz will start first in the Monza race after being fastest in qualifying at the track in Italy.

The Ferrari driver was the fastest, managing to overtake even reigning champion Max Verstappen, who finished second.

The podium was completed by Charles Leclerc (Ferrari).

An unpleasant surprise in qualifying was Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin), who finished tenth.

Lewis Hamilton also did not improve and finished only 8th.

The Italian Grand Prix will take place on September 3 from 16:00.

Grand Prix of Italy, qualification results

1. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 1:20.294

2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0.013

3. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) +0.067

4. George Russell (“Mercedes”) +0.377

5. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) +0.394

6. Alexander Albon (Williams) +0.466

7. Oscar Piastri (“McLaren”) +0.491

8. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) +0.526

9. Lando Norris (McLaren) +0.685

10. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +1123

Formula 1 – Tournament table of pilots

1. Max Verstappen (RedBull) 339 points

2. Sergio Perez (Red Bull) 201

3. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) 168

4. Lewis Hamilton (“Mercedes”) 156

5. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) 102

6. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) 99

7. George Russell (Mercedes) 99

8. Lando Norris (McLaren) 75

9. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) 47

10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine Renault) 37

Formula 1 season calendar for 2023

March 5: Bahrain – victory for Max Verstappen

March 19: Saudi Arabia – victory for Sergio Perez

April 2: Australia – victory for Max Verstappen

April 30: Azerbaijan / Baku – Winner Sergio Perez

May 7: Miami – victory for Max Verstappen

May 21: Emilia-Romagna / Imola – CANCELED

May 28: Monaco/Monte Carlo – victory for Max Verstappen

June 4: Spain / Barcelona – winner Max Verstappen

June 18: Canada / Montreal – winner Max Verstappen

July 2: Austria / Spielberg – victory of Max Verstappen

July 9: Great Britain / Silverstone – victory for Max Verstappen

July 23: Hungary / Hungaroring – Winner Max Verstappen

July 30: Belgium / Spa-Francorchamps – victory of Max Verstappen

August 27: Netherlands / Zandvoort – Winner Max Verstappen

September 3: Italy / Monza

September 17: Singapore / Marina Bay

September 24: Japan / Suzuka

October 8: Qatar / Losail

October 22: USA / Austin

October 29: Mexico / Mexico City

November 5: Brazil / Sao Paulo

November 18: Las Vegas

November 26: Abu Dhabi / Yas Marina