Round 13 | Italy

"We will take the data and learnings forward"

GRAND PRIX REACTION
Italian GP portrait

A difficult Italian Grand Prix weekend for our team draws to a close with both drivers forced to retire before the chequered flag.

  • Fernando's car required PU components to be changed after Qualifying, meaning the team broke Parc Fermé conditions. As a result, he started the race from the pit lane. Lance lined up in P18.

  • Lance started the race on the Soft compound tyre, with Fernando on the Hard.

  • A crash for Charles Leclerc at Parabolica caused an early red flag. The Ferrari driver was able to climb out of the car unaided.

  • The team decided to swap both drivers' tyres before the restart, with Lance taking on a set of Hards, and Fernando moving to the Softs.

  • Suspected car damage ended Fernando's race after 23 laps. A suspected hydraulic issue brought Lance to a stop after 26 laps.

THE LATEST FROM THE TRACK

Lance Stroll
18
LanceStroll
  • Postion

    20TH

  • Fastest lap

    1:26.066 (MEDIUM)

  • Laps

    23

  • Max. speed (KM/H)

    311.0

Fernando Alonso
14
FernandoAlonso
  • Postion

    21ST

  • Fastest lap

    1:26.072 (MEDIUM)

  • Laps

    21

  • Max. speed (KM/H)

    318.6

Lance Stroll
18
LanceStroll
We still have a lot of areas where we need to improve.

"It was pretty much as expected today. We still have a lot of areas where we need to improve, particularly with driveability and power.

"The car is not where we want it to be yet, so there's still some work to do. Realistically, it's going to be a difficult weekend for us, but we'll keep working and see what we can do."

  • Postion

    22ND

  • Fastest lap

    1:25.253 (SOFT)

  • Laps

    27

  • Max. speed (KM/H)

    314.7

Fernando Alonso
14
FernandoAlonso
  • Postion

    19TH

  • Fastest lap

    1:25.027 (SOFT)

  • Laps

    18

  • Max. speed (KM/H)

    315.5

Pedro de‎	la Rosa
Pedrode‎ la
Today was challenging, but we knew Monza would be difficult for us.

"Today was challenging, but we knew Monza would be difficult for us. We worked through our programme, testing all tyre compounds, aero mapping and both short and long runs to understand tyre degradation.

"Fernando had an electrical issue in the garage which delayed the start of his running in FP2, but Lance was able to complete a solid number of laps and we gathered valuable data. We'll keep working hard to make the most of the weekend."

Lance Stroll
18
LanceStroll
  • Postion

    22ND

  • Fastest lap

    1:25.555 (SOFT)

  • Laps

    20

  • Max. speed (KM/H)

    313.9

Fernando Alonso
14
FernandoAlonso
  • Postion

    19TH

  • Fastest lap

    1:24.919 (SOFT)

  • Laps

    20

  • Max. speed (KM/H)

    315.4

Lance Stroll
18
LanceStroll
We are missing power, which is what you need around this circuit.

"The result today was as we expected and we have always known this track was going to be a real challenge.

"We are missing power, which is what you need around this circuit.

"It's going to be a difficult race for us tomorrow."

  • Q1

    1:25.222 – 22ND (SOFT)

  • Laps

    9

  • Max. speed (km/h)

    313.4

Fernando Alonso
14
FernandoAlonso
We missed the opportunity to use a fresh set of tyres.

"We are currently investigating an issue with the car that kept us in the garage at the end of Q1.

"We missed the opportunity to use a fresh set of tyres, which meant our Qualifying was cut short and we did not get the chance to improve our lap time.

"We know we are behind our competitors, particularly with the lack of pace we have on the straights, which makes this circuit very tough."

  • Q1

    1:25.150 – 21ST (SOFT)

  • Laps

    6

  • Max. speed (km/h)

    314.7

Mike Krack
MikeKrack
We were simply missing the pace to progress to Q2.

"A tough Saturday in Monza with these high-speed circuit characteristics not suited to our package right now.

"We tried to get tows with both cars throughout Q1, but we were simply missing the pace to progress to Q2.

"Tomorrow will be a similar challenge, so we will try to maximise the things we can control and take any opportunities that come our way."

Lance Stroll
18
LanceStroll
We had to retire the car with a suspected hydraulic issue.

"We had to retire the car with a suspected hydraulic issue, but we were struggling in the race anyway.

"We know we don't have the power we need at the moment and today was further proof of that.

"On paper, Madrid looks slightly better for us so the focus shifts to that now."

  • Position

    DNF

  • Started

    18TH

  • Fastest lap

    1:28.415 (Lap 11) (HARD)

  • Pitstops

    1

  • Tyres

    Soft-Hard

  • Laps

    26

  • Max. speed (km/h)

    306.9

Fernando Alonso
14
FernandoAlonso
My race today ended early after I picked up some damage to the car.

"My race today ended early after I picked up some damage to the car when I hit a kerb.

"We decided to stop to make sure there was no further damage. Until then, I was battling with the Cadillacs and trying to get the most out of the car.

"Now we look ahead to Spain next week and a new circuit for all of us."

  • Position

    DNF

  • Started

    22ND

  • Fastest lap

    1:27.961 (Lap 8) (SOFT)

  • Pitstops

    1

  • Tyres

    Hard-Soft

  • Laps

    23

  • Max. speed (km/h)

    314.7

Mike Krack
MikeKrack
An early finish for both cars in Monza today.

"An early finish for both cars in Monza today. A hydraulic issue forced Lance to retire, while Fernando picked up some car damage running wide through turn seven.

"This circuit may not have suited our package, but we will take the data and learnings forward and hope to be more competitive in Madrid next weekend."

No room for hesitation

The F1 calendar shifts and expands, but the Italian Grand Prix remains unmoved: it's the first week of September, and thus F1 must come to Monza, north of Milan, to test itself at the Temple of Speed. The leaves will be turning gold and the mighty wall of the Alps, if we're lucky, will crisply frame the first chicane. There are new pretenders to the throne, but Monza remains the fastest lap in F1 with a Grand Prix that often seems over before it begins. Lance has a podium here, Fernando two victories, but this year the team simply hopes to consolidate Fernando's excellent result in Zandvoort, gain more of an understanding of our upgraded package and build towards the future.

We also have Mari in action this weekend as Formula 2 makes its return. Our development driver has enjoyed success at La Pista Magica before – a double winner here in Eurocup and a podium in Formula 3 suggest he likes the fast straights of the Royal Park.

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  • Number of corners
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  • Number of laps
    53
  • Race distance
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