Formula 1 takes on the fastest circuit on the calendar this weekend, with some potentially interesting mid-field battles set to take place.
Racing's Temple of Speed, Monza, is the site of Formula 1 racing this weekend. In addition to being home to the fastest F1 lap ever recorded with Lewis Hamilton's 1:18.887 Q3 time in 2020, Monza has also provided storylines for fans in recent years.
Daniel Ricciardo's most recent win came at Monza, and Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided in turn 1 in the midst of their famous season-long battle last year.
This year's championship battles for drivers and constructors have been far less hotly contested, with Verstappen and the Red Bull team comfortably ahead in either contest.
Behind them, Ferrari and Mercedes aren't far apart in the standings thanks to Mercedes claiming second and fourth last time out at Zandvoort. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finds himself in a second tightly-contested points battle as well, tied with Red Bull's Sergio Perez for second place in the drivers' standings.
Monza favours cars with stronger high speed capabilities, and could be yet another showcase of the dominant Red Bull car. While the 2022 regulations will keep the cars from setting a record breaking laptime, the ability to follow closer than last season through fast corners could make for some interesting on-track battles.
Give us your predictions in the comments below.
Racing's Temple of Speed, Monza, is the site of Formula 1 racing this weekend. In addition to being home to the fastest F1 lap ever recorded with Lewis Hamilton's 1:18.887 Q3 time in 2020, Monza has also provided storylines for fans in recent years.
Daniel Ricciardo's most recent win came at Monza, and Hamilton and Max Verstappen collided in turn 1 in the midst of their famous season-long battle last year.
This year's championship battles for drivers and constructors have been far less hotly contested, with Verstappen and the Red Bull team comfortably ahead in either contest.
Behind them, Ferrari and Mercedes aren't far apart in the standings thanks to Mercedes claiming second and fourth last time out at Zandvoort. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc finds himself in a second tightly-contested points battle as well, tied with Red Bull's Sergio Perez for second place in the drivers' standings.
Monza favours cars with stronger high speed capabilities, and could be yet another showcase of the dominant Red Bull car. While the 2022 regulations will keep the cars from setting a record breaking laptime, the ability to follow closer than last season through fast corners could make for some interesting on-track battles.
Give us your predictions in the comments below.
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