Qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix marked the first time that that new “no party mode” rule was imposed. Perez was next, followed by Sainz, Verstappen, Norris, Stroll and Gasly. The fastest 15 drivers who moved on to Q2 were: Hamilton, Bottas, Perez, Sainz, Gasly, Verstappen, Kvyat, Norris, Stroll, Leclerc, Ricciardo, Ocon, Magnussen, Raikkonen and Albon. Bottas, Hamilton (on soft tires now) and Verstappen were first out. Perez grabbed third ahead of Sainz, Verstappen, Gasly, Stroll, Norris, Ricciardo and Albon. The fastest 10 drivers who moved on to Q3 were: Bottas, Hamilton, Sainz, Perez, Verstappen, Gasly, Stroll, Norris, Ricciardo and Albon. Bottas was out first, ahead of Hamilton and the rest of pack of 10. Bottas turned a 1:19.121, but then Hamilton crossed the line with a 1:19.068. Perez took third ahead of Verstappen, Sainz, Norris, Ricciardo, Gasly, Stroll and Albon. Sainz, Perez, Verstappen, Norris, Ricciardo, Stroll, Albon and Gasly rounded out the top 10.

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