RUSSELL SETS THE FRIDAY BENCHMARK AT MONZA.
George Russell led Charles Leclerc and Kimi Antonelli in second practice as Mercedes and Ferrari finished Friday at the front.
Image: Formula 1RUSSELL MOVES TO THE FRONT
George Russell produced a lap of 1:22.559 to finish second practice fastest. Charles Leclerc was 0.120 seconds behind for Ferrari, while Kimi Antonelli placed the second Mercedes in third by another 0.021 seconds.
THE ORDER REMAINS OPEN
Friday practice offers the first detailed comparison of fuel loads, tyre use and aerodynamic choices, but it does not settle the grid. Teams can still alter their cars before final practice and qualifying, while engine settings may also change the competitive picture.
WHAT COMES NEXT
Final practice begins at 11:30 in the United Kingdom on Saturday, followed by qualifying at 15:00. The closeness of Mercedes and Ferrari makes execution, traffic and the timing of each run especially important.
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