Sergio Perez gave the best time in the first free practice at the Monza circuit before the Italian Grand prix. The Mexican driver was fastest in the dying seconds of the 90 minutes for preparation when the circuit conditions were at their best.
The day started with heavy rain which subdued in time for the session. The track was even almost dry at the end of the practice time but there still were damp patches at places. The cars were with intermediates and spraying water at Monza.
A spin for @Max33Verstappen ?
? “All good, just a little drift!”#ItalianGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/KxOKWrotK8
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Sergio Perez fastest in wet FP1 at Monza
Kimi Raikkonen gave the second time in FP1 while Esteban Ocon made it a double top 3 classification for the Force India team. Both Toro Rossos were also in the higher end of the table – fourth and sixth for Brendon Hartley and Pierre Gasly respectively, separated by Daniel Ricciardo. Max Verstappen with the second Red Bull was seventh. Renault’s Carlos Sainz and Nico Hulkenberg and Valtteri Bottas rounded off the top 10. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) was 11th.
FP1 CLASSIFICATION (90/90 MINS):
Sergio Perez takes the top spot in the opening session
Both @ToroRosso‘s in the top 6…#ItalianGP ?? #F1 pic.twitter.com/f6yiIPMKRH
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