Verstappen came into qualifying knowing Red Bull’s had a rough go at Monza before—last year, he called their car a “monster” after finishing sixth. Norris beat the old record too, but Verstappen’s precision through the chicanes and raw speed on the straights sealed the deal. One user predicted a “three-wide” Turn 1 with Verstappen, Norris, and Piastri duking it out.Verstappen’s cautious, though. Verstappen’s got pole, but McLaren’s race pace and Ferrari’s home-crowd boost could shake things up. The long run to Turn 1 might see Norris or Piastri try a bold move, and Leclerc’s itching to repeat his 2024 Monza win.