High-speed temple Monza: It's worth taking a look at the speedometer

WILL VERSTAPPEN DEFEND THE POLE? He starts from the best place because Valtteri Bottas is given a penalty: 20th instead of pole sitter. It was said that important parts in the Mercedes had been changed illegally and for strategic reasons. So Red Bull driver Verstappen now has the starting advantage – literally – on his side. The fact that the other side, the one with the even starting numbers, is the dirty side was shown during the sprint and Hamilton's botched start from second position. In combination, of course, this also means that the biggest changes in the field could occur in the first few meters, before the first of only eleven corners on the high-speed course gets really tight. WHICH STRATEGY DO MERCEDES AND HAMILTON CHOOSE? Fourth is not enough. Hamilton is five points behind Verstappen; if they crossed the finish line in the starting order it would be 18 points. He wanted to limit the damage, said the Brit, who has already won five times in Monza and finally wants to complete the 100th Grand Prix success of his career. Due to Bottas being postponed, he will hardly be able to strategically rely on his current colleague in the Mercedes; Bottas is a long way away for now. Initially, he can only put Verstappen under pressure himself. However, the two McLaren drivers Daniel Ricciardo and Lando Norris are also ahead of Hamilton. They, in turn, could benefit from successful team interaction when trying to attack Verstappen. WITH OVER 300 AT THE LIMIT It's particularly worth taking a look at the speedometer in Monza. Almost 80 percent of the route of almost 5,8 kilometers is driven at full throttle. Attempts to overtake at over 300 kilometers per hour sometimes occur. It also means staying cool, even when you're walking across the lawn. IS MASEPIN JUMPING AGAIN? Some people might be paying particular attention to Nikita Masepin. At speeds like in Monza, maneuvers like the one the Russian recently did against his Haas team-mate Mick Schumacher can be even more dangerous. The criticism of him didn't seem to bother Masepin much during his days in Lombardy. And the Haas team boss doesn't believe in a team order in order to pacify the atmosphere in his own camp. WHAT'S ACTUALLY UP WITH FERRARI? It's the Tifosi race. It's the race of the Ferraristi. Charles Leclerc won in 2019, and a repeat is considered unlikely. The car is front midfield level. The Monegasse will start from fifth place, his Spanish colleague Carlos Sainz from sixth position, probably cheered on by the majority of the maximum 28 fans allowed in the main stands. THE AGENT WITH THE DOUBLE ZERO They are already drumming for Bond, if I may: James Bond. The 007 logo is emblazoned on Sebastian Vettel and Lance Stroll's Aston Martin racing car, and is also huge on the glass front of the motorhome. The latest film with actor Daniel Craig will premiere at the end of the month. It is unclear whether he may have received an order on behalf of His Majesty for a Sunday trip to the Royal Park of Monza.

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High-speed temple Monza: It's worth taking a look at the speedometer

Max Verstappen wants a hat trick of victory – and the chances are not bad for the World Cup leader. There are also a few things you have to pay attention to at the Italian Grand Prix this Sunday (15.00 p.m.).

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