F1 Results Today: Ferrari star flying despite red flag at Italian Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton at Monza — Photo: © IMAGO

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F1 Results Today: Ferrari star flying despite red flag at Italian Grand Prix

All the times from first practice at the Italian Grand Prix

Kerry Violet F1 News Editor

F1 editor and journalist covering motorsport since 2024.

Friday 5 September 2025 14:55

F1 moved back to Italy for the second time this year, this time for the Italian Grand Prix itself at Monza.

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc both put on a brilliant display for Ferrari's home fans in FP1, despite a tricky season so far.

Both stars of the Scuderia donned a tribute lively on their SF-25s in a nod to one of Hamilton's closest inspirations in the sport, Niki Lauda, and Hamilton certainly did the three-time champion proud on Friday, topping the timesheets.

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Ferrari dominated FP1 on Friday afternoon, with Hamilton finishing the session fastest just ahead of team-mate Leclerc.

Former Ferrari star Carlos Sainz proved his new team Williams aren't to be ruled out in Italy after finishing third fastest, just ahead of reigning champion Max Verstappen and home hero Kimi Antonello.

That incident also saw Ferari star Charles Leclerc noted by the stewards for a red flag infringement, with the 2024 Italian GP winner taking to team radio to insist he, 'broke as hard as possible' upon seeing the red flag.

A speedy FIA verdict was delivered during the session however, with Leclerc cleared and no further action taken.

Two rookies sat in for drivers at their respective teams on Friday, with Irish racer Alex Dunne in place of Oscar Piastri and Paul Aron taking Franco Colapinto's place at Alpine.

F1 FP1 Results: Italian Grand Prix 2025

1. Lewis Hamilton, Ferrari - 1:20.117secs
2. Charles Leclerc, Ferrari - +0.169secs
3. Carlos Sainz, Williams - +0.533secs
4. Max Verstappen, Red Bull - +0.575secs
5. Kimi Antonelli, Mercedes - +0.823secs
6. Lando Norris, McLaren - +0.904secs
7. Alex Albon, Williams - +0.956secs
8. George Russell, Mercedes - +0.993secs
9. Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin - +0.997secs
10. Isack Hadjar, Racing Bulls - +1.041secs
11. Gabriel Bortoleto, Kick Sauber - +1.055secs
12. Nico Hulkenberg, Kick Sauber - +1.062secs
13. Liam Lawson, Racing Bulls - +1.084secs
14. Yuki Tsunoda, Red Bull - +1.175secs
15. Lance Stroll, Aston Martin - +1.178secs
16. Alex Dunne, McLaren - +1.489secs
17. Esteban Ocon, Haas - +1.525secs
18. Pierre Gasly, Alpine - +1.536secs
19. Oliver Bearman, Haas - +1.941secs
20. Paul Aron, Alpine - +2.036secs

Who is the current F1 world champion?

Max Verstappen is the reigning F1 champion, won his fourth drivers' championship last year.

Is there F1 today?

Yes, FP2 will take place later today at 11:00am (£T), while FP3 will take place on Saturday, September 6 at 6:30am (ET). You can find all the timings and where to watch in your region here.

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