Horner expects penalties after Monza clusterf***
Horner expects penalties after Monza clusterf***
Christian Horner reckons that the grid which was confirmed after the final qualifying session for the Italian Grand Prix will likely change due to penalties, describing Q3 at Monza as a “clusterf***”
The final session started off routinely enough with Charles Leclerc posting the fastest time, only for a red flag to stop it due to a crash from Kimi Raikkonen. As it recommenced, there was no movement in the garages as each driver was hoping to get out behind another car in order to take advantage of a slipstream.
Everyone thought Nico Hulkenberg had had enough as he sped out from the pit, only for him to go left through the Chicane, subsequently meaning the other cars had to pass.
Horner is of no doubt that the Renault of Hulkenberg started the fiasco which left everyone apart from Carlos Sainz unable to post a second lap time due to traffic, and even just stopped himself from swearing at the last moment when asked about it, such was his annoyance.
“The Renault that went straight on caused all the issues. Nobody wants to be at the front of the queue. It's obviously went straight on, on purpose,” he said after qualifying.
“And then, it ends up a cluster...scenario.
“So, I'm sure the clerk of the court - he's going to have an issue with that.
“It's driving out of the pits that's caused the problem. Of course, you're not allowed to overtake.
“It all got a bit silly.”
Horner remains content that Alexander Albon could have made it up to P4 had he had the opportunity to post another time, but thinks that certain penalties might be handed out tomorrow, meaning his driver might get bumped up a few positions.
I think the encouraging thing, on the day. If you put together the theoretical lap of Alex on the grid he would have been P5, maybe even P4,” he added.
“Engine-wise, we're going in the right direction.
“I'm not quite sure the grid you saw will be the final one.”
Related
Change your timezone:
Latest News
Hamilton in Ferrari F1 SHOCK as star targeted for stunning Audi move - GPFans F1 Recap
- 1 hour ago
F1 wonderkid in Mercedes TEST amid driver replacement reports
- 2 hours ago
Former Perez F1 boss reveals who should replace him
- 3 hours ago
Sainz hints at sensational move to rival series
- Yesterday 20:57
McLaren star DROPPED following serious injury
- Yesterday 19:57
F1 legend confident about Newey to Ferrari
- Yesterday 18:58
Related news
F1 boss confirms HISTORIC race in danger
Italian Grand Prix saw huge amount of F1 fans MISS key moments
Brundle admits Russell podium at Monza would have led to 'CHAOS'
Brundle claims under pressure F1 star 'back in control'
F1 Standings
Drivers
- Oliver Bearman
- Charles Leclerc
- Carlos Sainz
- Lando Norris
- Oscar Piastri
- Pierre Gasly
- Esteban Ocon
- Sergio Pérez
- Max Verstappen
- Alexander Albon
- Logan Sargeant
- Lewis Hamilton
- George Russell
- Nico Hülkenberg
- Kevin Magnussen
- Fernando Alonso
- Lance Stroll
- Valtteri Bottas
- Zhou Guanyu
- Daniel Ricciardo
- Yuki Tsunoda
Races
- Gulf Air Grand Prix of Bahrain 2024
- Saudi Arabian Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Australia 2024
- MSC Cruises Grand Prix of Japan 2024
- Grand Prix of China 2024
- Miami Grand Prix 2024
- Gran Premio dell'Emilia Romagna 2024
- Grand Prix of Monaco 2024
- Grand Prix du Canada 2024
- Gran Premio de España 2024
- Grand Prix of Austria 2024
- Grand Prix of Great Britain 2024
- Grand Prix of Hungary 2024
- Grand Prix of Belgium 2024
- Heineken Dutch Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Italy 2024
- Grand Prix of Azerbaijan 2024
- Grand Prix of Singapore 2024
- Grand Prix of the United States 2024
- Gran Premio de la Ciudad de Mexico 2024
- Grande Prêmio de São Paulo 2024
- Heineken Silver Las Vegas Grand Prix 2024
- Qatar Grand Prix 2024
- Grand Prix of Abu Dhabi 2024
About GPFans
GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.
With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.
Follow us on your favorite social media channel
Corporate & Media
Innovatieweg 20C7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860