Lando Norris took a sublime pole for the Italian Grand Prix as Monza served up an epic qualifying session, with McLaren locking out the front row.
But with the leading six cars all covered by less than two tenths of a second, it looks like we're in store for some incredible on-track battles. Can the Woking squad maintain their advantage in the race, with starts off the line proving to be a slight Achilles heel of late, or can the Mercedes and Ferrari cars have a say?
READ MORE: Norris seals pole position ahead of Piastri at Monza as McLaren secure front row lockout
And what of Red Bull, with Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez starting seventh and eighth respectively? Could a much-needed recovery drive be on the cards for the pair with both championships very much on the line?
With plenty to play out in the race, who do you believe will make the rostrum on Sunday at the Temple of Speed? Cast your vote in our podium predictor below…
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