Formula One driver Max Verstappen snatches the pole position from McLaren at Monza during the Italian Grand Prix qualifying session.

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza saw Max Verstappen secure pole position, surpassing Sebastian Vettel's total of 45 pole positions in Formula 1. The qualifying session was a fierce battle, with Verstappen finding his best form yet this season.

In the hunt for the top spots, Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) qualified for Q3 and will start the race from eighth position. The double world champion finished the decisive third round a mere 633 thousandths of a second behind Verstappen's time.

Gabriel Bortoleto (Haas) also impressed, gaining a position in the qualifying session and securing a seventh-place start for Sunday's race. The Brazilian driver will line up alongside Carlos Sainz (Williams), who did not qualify for Q3 and will start from 13th position.

Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri (McLaren) finished behind Max Verstappen in the qualifying session, with Norris starting from 10th and Piastri from 11th. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes) will start from tenth position due to a penalty from the previous race.

George Russell (Mercedes) will start the race from fifth position, while Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) will line up from sixth. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) will start from fourth position, aiming to challenge for the podium.

Alex Albon (Williams) will start the race from 14th position, hoping to make up ground during the race. The Italian Grand Prix is crucial for Sunday's race at Monza, where Saturday's performance is vital.

The team manager who supports and advises Max Verstappen was not explicitly mentioned in the provided search results. Regardless, Red Bull and Verstappen will be aiming for another strong performance in the race, looking to extend their lead in the championship standings.

Formula One driver Max Verstappen snatches the pole position from McLaren at Monza during the Italian Grand Prix qualifying session.