Lap-by-lap updates from the race at Monza

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Giles Richards’ interview with Kimi Antonelli went live on Friday. Before his home grand prix, our championship leader opened up on his rocky debut season and quest to become the first Italian world champion since 1953.

The last Frenchman to take pole at Monza was Jean Alesi, 29 years ago. Alesi was driving for Benetton, the Enstone-based team that would ultimately become Alpine. The 62-year-old is back at Monza as a guest for the weekend.