Hamilton Edges Out Norris in Tight Monza Practice

Lewis Hamilton topped the timesheets in the second free practice session for the 2024 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. The Mercedes driver set a blistering lap of 1:20.738, just 0.003 seconds ahead of Lando Norris in the McLaren. The tight competition suggests a thrilling race ahead, with three teams separated by a mere 0.154 seconds at the end of the session. Max Verstappen, who had set the fastest time in the first practice, was unfortunately hampered by a red flag and couldn’t improve his position. Ferrari, with a significant update for their car, saw Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc secure third and fifth places respectively.