Friday’s opening day of running at the Italian GP was all about competitive lap times and scorching temperatures, while drivers adapted to Monza's new track surface conditions.

Check out our recap in pictures of the action at Monza’s Temple of Speed.

Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP), Scuderia Ferrari 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Gwen Lagrue, Head of Mercedes AMG Driver Development with Frederic Vasseur (FRA) Ferrari Team Principal. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Jackie Stewart (GBR). 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Mattia Binotto (ITA) Sauber Motorsport Chief Operating and Chief Technical Officer. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Flavio Briatore (ITA) Alpine F1 Team Executive Advisor. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Andrea Kimi Antonelli (ITA) Mercedes AMG F1 Junior Driver. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing FW46. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Franco Colapinto (ARG) Williams Racing. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB VCARB 01. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (FRA), Scuderia Ferrari 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (FRA), Scuderia Ferrari 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Kevin Magnussen (DEN), Haas F1 Team 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS), McLaren 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Charniaux / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lance Stroll (CDN) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Pierre Gasly (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Toto Wolff (GER) Mercedes AMG F1 Shareholder and Executive Director in the FIA Press Conference. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Peter Bayer (AUT) RB Chief Executive Officer in the FIA Press Conference. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Laurent Mekies (FRA) RB Technical Director with Mattia Binotto (ITA) Sauber Motorsport Chief Operating and Chief Technical Officer. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Sven Smeets (GER) Williams Racing Sporting Director with James Vowles (GBR) Williams Racing Team Principal and James Matthews (GBR) Eden Rock Group CEO - Williams Racing Board Member. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
(L to R): Christian Horner (GBR) Red Bull Racing Team Principal with Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing and Dr Helmut Marko (AUT) Red Bull Motorsport Consultant. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Oscar Piastri (AUS) McLaren MCL38. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Batchelor / XPB Imagesmore
Alexander Albon (THA) Williams Racing FW46. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Valtteri Bottas (FIN) Sauber C44. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Esteban Ocon (FRA) Alpine F1 Team A524. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Fernando Alonso (ESP) Aston Martin F1 Team AMR24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Bearne / XPB Imagesmore
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 W15. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Nico Hulkenberg (GER) Haas VF-24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Sergio Perez (MEX) Red Bull Racing RB20. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Yuki Tsunoda (JPN) RB VCARB 01. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Carlos Sainz Jr (ESP) Ferrari SF-24. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Daniel Ricciardo (AUS) RB VCARB 01. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Zhou Guanyu (CHN) Sauber C44. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Lando Norris (GBR) McLaren MCL38. 30.08.2024. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 16, Italian Grand Prix, Monza, Italy, Practice Day. - www.xpbimages.com, EMail: requests@xpbimages.com © Copyright: Coates / XPB Imagesmore
Phillip van Osten

Motor racing was a backdrop from the outset in Phillip van Osten's life. Born in Southern California, Phillip grew up with the sights and sounds of fast cars thanks to his father, Dick van Osten, an editor and writer for Auto Speed and Sport and Motor Trend. Phillip's passion for racing grew even more when his family moved to Europe and he became acquainted with the extraordinary world of Grand Prix racing. He was an early contributor to the monthly French F1i Magazine, often providing a historic or business perspective on Formula 1's affairs. In 2012, he co-authored along with fellow journalist Pierre Van Vliet the English-language adaptation of a limited edition book devoted to the great Belgian driver Jacky Ickx. He also authored "The American Legacy in Formula 1", a book which recounts the trials and tribulations of American drivers in Grand Prix racing. Phillip is also a commentator for Belgian broadcaster Be.TV for the US Indycar series.

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