MONZA — Lando Norris secured a stunning pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, leading a McLaren one-two as team-mate Oscar Piastri joined him at the front of the grid. The McLaren duo capitalised on their impressive pace to outshine championship leader Max Verstappen, who could only manage seventh place in a surprising twist to the weekend at Monza. Norris showcased his prowess in the final segment of qualifying (Q3), setting a blistering time of 1:19.327, which proved unmatchable. He had already laid down a marker with his first run in Q3, but his second lap further cemented his pole position. Piastri, continuing his strong form in his rookie season, was just a tenth behind Norris, securing his spot on the front row and completing a remarkable day for McLaren. George Russell was the closest challenger to McLaren’s dominance, but he couldn’t prevent them from locking out the front row. The Mercedes driver ended up third, just 0.004 seconds behind Piastri, in what was one of the tightest qualifying sessions of the season. Max Verstappen, who has been virtually unbeatable this season, struggled to find grip in his Red Bull during Q3. The championship leader, who came into the weekend with...