Russell tops second practice as Mercedes respond to Ferrari at Monza
Mercedes responded to Ferrari's strong start at the Italian Grand Prix by setting the pace in second practice, with George Russell topping the timesheets. Ferrari, racing at their home circuit of Monza, had shown encouraging early speed. The session gave an early indication of the competitive order heading into the race weekend, with Mercedes and Ferrari appearing to lead the field. Practice results at Monza are often a strong indicator given the circuit's emphasis on straight-line speed and low-downforce setup.
Read the full story at skysports.comMercedes' pace in FP2 suggests they have found a setup that works at Monza's low-downforce, power-sensitive layout, a circuit where their straight-line speed has historically been a strength. Ferrari being competitive on home soil is no surprise, but the gap — or lack of one — to Mercedes will be a key storyline for the remainder of the weekend. With qualifying and race pace still to come, Friday's times provide only a partial picture, but they confirm that this Italian Grand Prix is shaping up as a two-way fight at the front.
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