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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Philip Duncan

Lando Norris finds late flying lap to qualify second at Italian Grand Prix

Lando Norris will start on the front row at Monza (David Davies/PA) - (PA Wire)

Lando Norris admitted he saved the best to last after he escaped from a mistake-fuelled qualifying session to take second and start Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix ahead of championship rival Oscar Piastri.

Max Verstappen sealed the 45th pole position of his career with the fastest lap ever recorded in Formula One – the four-time world champion blitzing Monza’s 11 corners at a spellbinding average speed of 164.465mph.

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