Tensions are running high ahead of the Italian Grand Prix, with a series of elite stars feeling the pressure creeping in.
All eyes will be on the blooming rivalry that is Max Verstappen and Lando Norris today, as the Brit fully intends once again to put the Red Bull icon under the spotlight and show that his time has come.
Norris and Verstappen have been simmering this week, with the former coming out to publicly insist he had not been purposefully mocking his counterpart by copying his catchphrase on the McLaren team radio.
Verstappen has sights on claiming the crown at Monza, while his long-standing rival Lewis Hamilton is currently putting himself on blast.
Hamilton admitted he was livid with himself for his actions in qualifying, which he believes may have cost him a real chance in Sunday’s showpiece.
It is an emotional weekend for Hamilton, who has finally had his full time successor at Mercedes confirmed in young upstart Kimi Antonelli.
It was F1’s worst-kept secret, but now that the news is out the reality is creeping in for Hamilton; his Mercedes days are rapidly coming to an end.
