Are McLaren facing genuine threats in Monza?

Lando Norris set the fastest time in Friday's FP2 session at Monza, bouncing back strongly after a challenging Dutch Grand Prix. While McLaren has often dominated practice sessions this season, their lead at the Italian Grand Prix was notably tighter, suggesting a highly competitive weekend ahead. The margins were incredibly close, with just a tenth of a second separating the top three drivers and only 0.8 seconds covering the top 16, indicating that the battle for pole and race victory will be intense. Teammate Oscar Piastri, who missed FP1 to allow Alex Dunne to drive, is looking to find pace. The data points to a thrilling Italian Grand Prix where McLaren could face significant pressure.