Sebastian Vettel ended fastest in the final free practice session of the weekend at Monza, ahead of Max Verstappen, Valtteri Bottas and Charles Leclerc.
George Russell said the dispatch of the recovery truck during first practice at Monza should have waited until all drivers had returned safety to the pit lane.
Sergio Pérez caused the second red flag of the morning session at Monza on Friday, the Racing Point driver crashing into the barriers exiting the Ascari chicane.
Kimi Räikkönen lost out on track time in the morning session on Friday at Monza after spinning off a wet track into the barriers at Parabolica.
A week on from his first race retirement of the year, Max Verstappen now faces the challenge of starting from the back of the grid for the 2019 Italian Grand Prix but has been buoyed by an encouraging Friday.
Lewis Hamilton: “We seem to be close to the Ferraris which is good start to the weekend”
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Lewis Hamilton said it was pleasing to start the Italian Grand Prix weekend being as close to Ferrari as they were, with the reigning World Champion confident Mercedes can take the fight to their rivals this weekend.
Charles Leclerc topped both free practice sessions in Italy but felt there was no clear picture yet to just who is fastest this weekend due to the tricky weather conditions faced on Friday.
Charles Leclerc was quickest again in Italy with Lewis Hamilton less than a tenth behind as the rain interrupted Free Practice 2
Charles Leclerc topped a wet Free Practice 1 in Italy while Räikkönen and Pérez found the barrier
Haas F1 Team are feeling positive heading into the Italian Grand Prix this weekend, which is also the most power-heavy circuit on the calendar.
Mercedes team principal Toto Wolff has described the upcoming Italian Grand Prix at Monza this weekend as a “very special event”, although recognises it may be difficult to challenge home favourites Ferrari for the win.
Pierre Gasly will start at the back of the grid in Italy as the Toro Rosso driver will take on new power unit components this weekend.
Alexander Albon attacks his second race with Red Bull this weekend in Italy, with the Thai driver looking to put what he learned in Belgium last weekend to good use.
After the double retirement in Belgium, McLaren are looking at returning to the points with both cars this weekend in Italy.
Scuderia Ferrari are ‘aiming for perfection’ at Monza, as the Italian marque celebrate thier 90th anniversary on home soil.
2019 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix
George Russell and Robert Kubica rued a difficult Belgium Grand Prix in what was yet another tough weekend.
