Piastri admits McLaren's pace 'not quite as comfortable' at Monza

McLaren faces a tough challenge at Monza despite dominating much of the 2025 season. Oscar Piastri, starting third, admitted their pace "has not been quite as comfortable" this weekend, failing to match polesitter Max Verstappen and teammate Lando Norris in qualifying. Piastri, holding a 34-point lead over Norris, believes the field is much closer at Monza but remains confident for the race due to McLaren's higher downforce setup. Norris recovered from Q2 struggles to secure second, just behind Verstappen. While satisfied with his P2, Norris anticipates a challenging race, acknowledging Verstappen's strong pace and the threat from other teams, particularly Ferrari, in what promises to be an unpredictable Italian Grand Prix.