2022 F1 Italian GP Preview and Predictions

2022 F1 Italian GP Preview and Predictions

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2022 F1 Italian GP Preview and Predictions

By Charanjot Singh Modified 07 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Many thought this was the race where things would get better for Daniel Ricciardo The 2022 F1 Italian GP is upon us in what is the third race of the triple-header. Here, the passionate Tifosi go out of their way to support Ferrari, which makes this race the one to keep an eye on. As we head to the race this time around, Ferrari is in a much better place this season. In the last two seasons, Ferrari had not won a race and stood no chance at Monza. This time around, the Italian squad is a frontrunner, and even though things have been a bit disappointing lately, there's still a chance for glory this weekend. Max Verstappen is taking dominance in a championship to new heights. The driver has not had a car that is more than a tenth or two quicker than his opposition, and yet, he's on the verge of leveling Lewis Hamilton's best of most wins in a season(11). In the championship, there is more interest in P2 than P1, thanks to the Red Bull driver being such a clear favorite for the title. Verstappen comes to the F1 Italian GP with a past record at the track that is unflattering at best. The driver has had two DNFs in the last two races and does not have a podium finish in seven attempts. So, how will he fare this weekend then? Let's go through that and more in our preview and predictions for the 2022 F1 Italian GP.

2022 F1 Italian GP Preview

Key storylines

#1 Red Bull vs Mercedes vs Ferrari at Monza

The race at Zandvoort was a spectacle that not many were expecting. Many F1 pundits had written off any challenge to Red Bull and Max Verstappen from any team prior to the race, as they were the clear favorites. Oracle Red Bull Racing@redbullracingAn education in aero, behind the scenes in Zandvoort and Cats Dogs

Watch the full episode of Inside The Paddock with @Oracle 1336An education in aero, behind the scenes in Zandvoort and Cats Dogs Watch the full episode of Inside The Paddock with @Oracle That did not happen as we had an epic race that could've been even better had there not been the VSC or SC stoppages. Coming to the 2022 F1 Italian GP on a low downforce track, there are once again suggestions that Red Bull could replicate the form it had at Spa just two races ago. Can we see that happening? It would be interesting to see how it all pans out.

#2 McLaren vs Alpine in a battle for P4

Alpine is running away in the battle for P4 in the championship. The team had blown McLaren out of the water at Spa and even outscored the Woking-based squad on a high-downforce track like Zandvoort. Heading into the Italian GP, McLaren is on the back foot! The track might have great memories from last season, but the car might not be good enough. It will be interesting to see what is the next chapter in this battle.

#3 The ridiculous fixing allegations against AlphaTauri

Scuderia AlphaTauri@AlphaTauriF1851527545https://t.co/mHNGUA9Pz3 In what turned out to be a rather ridiculous turn of events during the Dutch GP, Yuki Tsunoda's innocuous issue was made to look like something else. The allegations were underhandedly thrown towards AlphaTauri because of its relationship with Red Bull and how the VSC helped Max Verstappen. These allegations got so out of hand that AlphaTauri had to come out with a statement on social media stating that such allegations are purely nonsensical. J@kingJibz98@AlphaTauriF1 It was very clearly and obvious that Alpha Tauri were not cheating for Red Bull.
Commentators like Crofty and Ted Kravitz must be held accountable for promoting such conspiracies.304971@AlphaTauriF1 It was very clearly and obvious that Alpha Tauri were not cheating for Red Bull.Commentators like Crofty and Ted Kravitz must be held accountable for promoting such conspiracies. Having said that, it has drawn a cloud over the coverage of the race as many fans have started pointing fingers at SkyF1 presenters David Croft and Ted Kravitz for how these things were insinuated. There is a cloud over the way the F1 races are being telecasted, and it will be interesting to see what the next step is.

Form Guide

In Form

Alpine currently stands at P4 on the championship table, being 24 points ahead of fifth-placed McLaren. After decimating McLaren at Spa, Alpine was on the backfoot at Zandvoort as both their drivers started the race in P12 and P13. BWT Alpine F1 Team@AlpineF1TeamTwo down, one to go Next: #ItalianGP

#DutchGP72037Two down, one to go Next: #ItalianGP#DutchGP https://t.co/Iy0jC0VzL1 By the time the chequered flag fell, one of the drivers was ahead of Lando Norris, while the other also finished in points. Alpine had outscored McLaren on a track that suited the Woking-based squad. It will be very interesting to see how the Italian GP turns out for the in-form Alpine.

Out of Form

Ferrari's post-summer break form should be a concern for the team. Not only has the team suffered in operations, but there has also been a lack of overall performance from the car. The car was not a match in the race trim at Spa, and even Zandvoort. Heading to the Italian GP, Ferrari would be desperate to contend for a win and it will be interesting to see how the low downforce setup works for the team.

2022 F1 Italian GP Predictions

Who wins the race

At the present time, it's hard to look beyond Max Verstappen. Red Bull is a rocket ship on the straights. We have seen Ferrari cut into that advantage on tracks like Red Bull Ring and Paul Ricard, but Spa threw everything out of the window. Max Verstappen@Max33VerstappenWhat a day!!!

We had good pace in general, but still had to push hard for it and make the right calls. Good teamwork made the day @redbullracing 712704538What a day!!!We had good pace in general, but still had to push hard for it and make the right calls. Good teamwork made the day @redbullracing https://t.co/jXJgth6qwU There is a question mark over where the teams end up however, because we have not seen all of the cars run the low downforce setups. Having said that, Red Bull should still hold the advantage. At the F1 Italian GP, unless something special happens, we're backing Max Verstappen to pick up another win this season.

Surprise of the weekend Team

If there is a team that inherently has no downforce on the car and is a rocket ship on the straights, then that's Williams. Alex Albon was the surprise of the weekend at Spa as he made full use of the low downforce package and scored points. For Monza, keep an eye out for Williams springing a surprise once again.

Surprise of the weekend Driver

Fernando Alonso is turning up at every race showcasing why Alpine made such a huge mistake by letting him slip through their fingers. The drive around Zandvoort was sensational from the Spaniard and he would be eagerly waiting for the Italian GP. View this post on Instagram Instagram Post Alpine is one of the more efficient cars in the straight line and it was evident at Spa as well. The team should have the fastest car in the midfield, but keep an eye on Alonso as he tries to do some giant killing and maybe scalp a driver or two from the top 6.

Disappointment of the weekend Team

McLaren has struggled quite a bit in the low downforce track. The car is inherently slow in the straight line and carries excess drag. Due to these deficiencies, the team struggled at Spa. And coming to the Italian GP, the Woking-based team can struggle once again as it gives up more points to Alpine.

Disappointment of the weekend Driver

Daniel Ricciardo@danielricciardo18902415486https://t.co/ZrPvJy7tB5 Looking at Daniel Ricciardo recently, it does appear that the Australian's relationship with McLaren has somewhat deteriorated. The driver has been put through a lot since the summer break, and the revelations from the CRB trial would have left the Australian feeling a bit betrayed by the team. The race at Zandvoort saw a rather poor performance from the driver on a track where the car was doing great. This coming weekend might see the Australian put together another listless performance for the team. What's your favorite race of the 2022 season so far? Tell us in the comments below.. Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Yash Singh × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी
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