Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix: Antonelli Makes Debut in FP1, Colapinto Replaces Sargeant at Williams
The Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix got underway with an exciting start as young driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli made his debut in the first practice session (FP1) with Mercedes. Meanwhile, Franco Colapinto replaced Logan Sargeant at Williams for the remainder of the season.
Antonelli, widely tipped to replace Ferrari-bound Lewis Hamilton next year, got off to a flying start before losing control at the Parabolica and crashing into the wall with a heavy 45G impact, bringing out the red flags. The incident delayed George Russell’s participation in the second session, which was led by Hamilton with a marginal 0.003-second advantage over McLaren driver Lando Norris.
Mercedes team boss Toto Wolff has pledged his support to the 18-year-old Antonelli and announced plans for him to return for FP1 in Mexico. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen topped FP1, but struggled in the second session, finishing 14th, with teammate Sergio Perez in 15th. McLaren and Ferrari showed a strong performance across the day, with their combined four drivers completing the top five behind Hamilton.
Formula 1 Qualifying Schedule: Italian Grand Prix
Qualifying for the Italian GP starts at 4:00 pm local time (3:00 pm BST), using the regular Q1, Q2, and Q3 knockout session format.
Date: Saturday, 31 August 2024
Start time: 4:00 pm local time – 3:00 pm BST
How to Watch Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix Qualifying
In the United Kingdom, every F1 practice, qualifying, and race is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1. Italian GP qualifying coverage starts at 2:15 pm BST on Sky Sports F1 and Sky Sports Main Event.
Channel: Sky Sports F1, Sky Sports Main Event
Start time: 2:15 pm BST Saturday, 31 August 2024
Autosport will also run a live text coverage of qualifying.
Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix Qualifying Highlights
In the United Kingdom, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of qualifying for the Italian GP at 5:30 pm BST on Saturday evening. The full programme will run for 60 minutes, covering both qualifying and wrapping up the major talking points of the race weekend so far.
Channel: Channel 4
Start time: 5:30 pm BST Saturday, 31 August 2024
For the entire 2024 F1 season, Channel 4 will broadcast highlights of every qualifying and race of each event. The highlights will also be available on Channel 4’s on-demand catch-up services.
Weather Forecast for Qualifying at Monza
Hot and sunny conditions are forecast for Saturday afternoon for the start of qualifying at Monza, with a temperature of 33 degrees Celsius and no chance of rain or low wind.
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