Official 2022 Italian Grand Prix Thread ***SPOILERS***

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Round 16 and we’re in Monza, a proper classic circuit. Car set-up is similar to Spa, so expect more Max/Red Bull domination and Mercedes to be back in trouble. It will be interesting to see if Ferrari can get through the weekend at least doing the basics right.

I’m no fan of Ricciardo, but it was sad to see his performance last weekend, I hope things improve here but as Monza needs the one thing the 2022 Mclaren doesn’t have- a high top speed- this is extremely unlikely. It's possible that Barrichello's 2004 lap record could be beaten this year.

Here’s to another great race.

Date(s): Friday 9 to Sunday 11 September 2022.

UK Broadcast Timings (and track time):

All sessions are live on Sky F1. Qualifying and the race are shown as highlights on Channel 4.





2021 Race Highlights:

https://youtu.be/1ZgniFQiTPA

Live timing for all sessions available here:

https://www.formula1.com/en/f1-live.html

Lap times, PU component use, technical reports and Stewards' decisions for the weekend will appear here:

https://www.fia.com/events/fia-formula-one-world-c...

Weather forecast:

https://www.bbc.co.uk/weather/3173435

Tyre options:

Pirelli has chosen the medium range of tyres: C2, C3 and C4. The old Q2 tyre rule is scrapped for 2022.



2021 Race Result:




Drivers’ Championship:



Constructors’ Championship:

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suffolk009 said:

It would be nice, if only for the sake of variety, to see someone else win this week.

I wonder if the poll will be 100% Verstappen……!

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vaud said:

RB 1-2 with a 1 sec lap advantage

Ferrari vs Alpine for 3/4. LeClerc to DNF.

Williams in Q3 and Top 10 finish.

Binotto metaphorically lynched by the media on Monday.

This is a very good prediction I think

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I missed RB's new engine cover in Holland- so much going on with the over-body airflow with this car, fantastic to see

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Perez will be running with a cut down rear flap in FP1, Max will have the same as Spa

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Didn’t see much of yesterday, but it looks like another Max/RB win but maybe not pole. RB long runs on mediums look very strong.

Very impressed with Merc and McLaren, I thought they would be nowhere near on qualifying pace. Should be a more exciting Saturday than Sunday.

Come on Max!

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Pebbles167 said:

fk up with the National anthem there. Shame as he's arguably one of the most talented singers ever.

I’m still recovering from the Dutch one!

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Leclerc to softs?

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Boo

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Gweeds said:

Weird that Horner wasn’t on the radio complaining about the safety car

Verstappen was winning anyway

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Petrus1983 said:

satfinal said:

De Vries did exactly what he needed to today. Survived

He did more than that. But where will it take him?

Williams seat next year I’d imagine

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TheDeuce said:

Piginapoke said:

Petrus1983 said:

satfinal said:

De Vries did exactly what he needed to today. Survived

He did more than that. But where will it take him?

Williams seat next year I’d imagine

Only if they conclude he's better than albon. It's pretty clear that latifi isn't there based on performance so there's no reason to think that being made a mockery of today will change anything.

Latifi is toast. The increasing value of teams, & the the ability to run profitably under the cost cap, puts emphasis on performance. It was going to be Albon/Piastri, now likely Albon/De Vries. That looks a good line up to me.

• Edited to add: and then my beloved Williams will start to look like a race team again