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Monza kicks off Friday: Ferrari in the spotlight in Italian GP practice
First clues from the Formula 1 weekend at Monza, with practice sessions, race-pace work and anticipation for Ferrari at home.
3 September 2026 1 min read 10 views
The Italian GP got underway at Monza with the opening practice day, a key moment to assess the competitive order and strategies at a very fast track that rewards efficiency and power. Teams focused mainly on car balance and tyre management ahead of qualifying.
For Ferrari, this is the most emotional weekend of the season: the home crowd is pushing the Scuderia toward a big result, while rivals are looking for confirmation on single-lap pace and race distance. Friday has already delivered the first clues ahead of what looks like a wide-open weekend.