Lando Norris (McLaren, GBR) takes pole position at the 2026 F1 Italian Grand Prix (Monza qualifying, September 6, 2026, confirmed by FIA result or ESPN by September 6, 2026)
Miss
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Published on 4. September 2026
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Predicted for 6. September 2026
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Based on: Statistical Pattern
Norris leads race win odds at Monza with +150 and is explicitly named pole favorite by several analysis portals. Key factor: Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) must start far back due to an engine change, weakening McLaren's strongest rival. Norris has recently won at Hungary and Zandvoort; McLaren's low-downforce package ideally matches Monza's high-speed layout. Challengers: George Russell (Mercedes, race odds +225) and Leclerc and Hamilton (Ferrari, +650 each). Bookmaker odds imply Norris as slight pole favorite ahead of Russell.
Data basis for this prediction
- thespread.com: Norris +150 Rennquote Monza (3. Sept. 2026)
- statsniper.com: Antonelli nimmt Motorstrafe — Norris Pole-Favorit (4. Sept. 2026)
- bets.com.au: Norris als Favorit für Pole und Sieg Monza (Aug. 2026)
- ESPN: Italian GP 2026 Race Preview & Predictions (4. Sept. 2026)
Verdict: Miss
Pole Position beim F1 Gran Premio d'Italia 2026 (Monza, Qualifying 6. September 2026) holte Pierre Gasly (Alpine) mit 1:21.786 – nicht Lando Norris. Gasly verwies George Russell (Mercedes, P2, +0.060s) und Oscar Piastri (McLaren, P3) auf die Plätze. Norris landete außerhalb der Top 3. Gasly erzielte damit seine erste Karriere-Pole und Alpines erste seit dem Rebranding von Renault. Quelle: formula1.com, motorsport.com, skysports.com (alle vom 6. September 2026).
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