Sainz and Albon praise Williams' 'encouraging' Friday in Italy

Williams drivers Carlos Sainz and Alex Albon showcased promising pace during Friday's practice sessions for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, leading to optimism for a strong points haul. Sainz consistently finished third fastest in both one-hour sessions, just shy of Lando Norris's FP2 benchmark, while Albon secured seventh place twice, topping the midfield. Both drivers expressed encouragement, with Sainz noting the car felt "in a good place" despite needing to fine-tune soft tyre performance and a few corners. Albon echoed this, highlighting that consistency, rather than outright speed, would be crucial for the team to capitalize on their strong start and target a significant points finish this weekend.