Monza, September 3, 2023 – the enthusiasm of the people of Monza for Ferrari back on pole position With Carlos Sainzand also seemed fast and convincing with Charles Leclerc, third but only thousandths behind. Max Verstappen.
The feat of two red single-seaters in the home race 94th Italian Grand Prix. fueled by the incredible support of the thousands of fans in the stands, which grew with each pass of the Ferraristi over three qualifying sessions, when one fastest lap after another, the opportunity to stay ahead of the Red Bulls seemed more and more concrete. .
And so it was, with the third part of qualifying punctuated by one roar after another in the stands, all the way to unbridled jubilation, when Sainz overtook the Dutch world champion and championship ruler to second place by just 13 thousandths of a second. Holiday Saturday before today’s race, which foreshadows 53 rounds passion for the red people who have been crowding the race track since Thursday as part of the Grand Prix, which, according to estimates the day before, will be considered 300,000 visitors general. All that remains is to wait for the green light, the moment that will open with the traditional Frecce Tricolori show flying over the starting grid and the Mameli anthem performed by il Volo.
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Meanwhile, yesterday the paddock also started to come alive with the podiums of guests and VIPs, including actors, music and sports figures. The most anticipated 2023 Italian Grand Prix remains Brad PittThe film crew of Apple Studios continues filming the Formula 1 film for the third day, but there are still rumors about when and if the Hollywood superstar will also come to Monza. So yesterday’s paddock scene was Damian Davidband frontman Maneskins which caught everyone’s attention: “The F1 paddock and environment is actually very similar to ours,” commented Damiano. “It was my first time in the paddock, I love Formula 1, but I’ve never followed it live.” … I had chances in Rio and Texas, but we played and I couldn’t get on the field.”
And then the prophecy rock star hanging on red: “Sinz was strong yesterday. I hope Ferrari has a chance.” Yesterday guests were also Karl Urban, one of the interpreters of the famous Lord of the Rings saga, singer Fabio Rovazziat the same time, among the faces of TV, he also passed from Monza Jerry Scotty. There are also many sports champions, including two Olympic champions such as Sofia Goggia AND Ariadna FontanaRossoneri attacking player Oliver Giroudoutside Jerry Cardinale, the owner of the AC Milan football club, who arrived at the circuit of Monza in the afternoon as a guest of the French team Alpine, in which his Redbird Foundation owns 24% of the property. The basketball star has been at the hippodrome since Friday. Danilo Gallinari, from the Washington Wizards, while yesterday home champion Vero Volley captain Thomas Beretta watched qualifying from the paddock: “I was lucky to be able to get in and see Formula 1 up close, I have a great day. And as a native of Monza, I am very happy. I am not making any predictions for Sunday, I just hope it will be a good match.”
Today is the main day, many guests are expected, such as an influencer and a comedian. Xabi Lame already declared to be the present, but it is also the time for visits by institutions and authorities. Among them, a large representation of the government, including the prime minister herself, is declared.r Georgia Meloni, Minister of Transport Matteo Salvini and Italian Minister of Production Adolfo Urso.