Red Bull team member Mekies remains silent on the topic of Hadjar's potential continued involvement with the team.

Red Bull and Ferrari Dominate FP1 and FP2 at Monza

In the opening practice sessions for the Italian Grand Prix, it was Ferrari that set the pace, with Charles Leclerc topping the timesheets in both FP1 and FP2. His teammate, Carlos Sainz Jr., finished a close second in both sessions, just 0.014 seconds behind Leclerc in FP2. Red Bull's drivers, Max Verstappen and Sergio Perez, finished third and fourth respectively in both practice sessions.

Verstappen, who finished third in FP2, was 0.309 seconds behind Leclerc. His teammate, Perez, finished fourth, 0.343 seconds behind Verstappen. Yuki Tsunoda, another Red Bull driver, has shown significant improvement in the last three races. He returned to the points at Zandvoort after a seven-race absence, had a close race with Max Verstappen in Budapest, and achieved his best qualifying performance with the team in Spa.

Laurent Mekies, Red Bull's Team Principal and CEO, expressed a relaxed attitude towards the driver situation, stating that Red Bull has all its cards on the Red Bull side, allowing for more time to make decisions. Mekies' comments suggest that the driver decisions for the 2026 season will not be rushed and that Red Bull has a clear plan in place.

Mekies also praised Isack Hadjar's progress during the season, particularly his performance in the last race, which demonstrated significant advancement. Mekies' statements indicate that Red Bull is satisfied with Yuki Tsunoda's performance and is keeping an eye on his progress.

Elsewhere, Lewis Hamilton expressed encouraging words regarding the Monza race. However, the Tifosi still trust Hamilton to improve and return to top form despite his current struggles and "bewildering" words in Monza, as they believe he needs more time to adapt and gain confidence; their expectations remain high even after a difficult start with Ferrari. The decision on Isack Hadjar's affiliation with the Austrian team next season is still unresolved and does not directly affect the Tifosi's expectations for Hamilton.

Ferrari driver, Charles Leclerc, aims to make a strong comeback after an early error in FP2. Leclerc expressed his determination to bounce back from his mistake and perform well in the remaining sessions and the race.

The Austrian team has announced it will be ending its collaboration at the conclusion of the 2025 season. Mekies did not specify a timeframe for when the driver decisions will be made, but noted they have enough time now without the need to wait until the last race. Mekies declined to discuss the potential joining of Isack Hadjar for the 2026 season.

In conclusion, the practice sessions at Monza saw Ferrari and Red Bull dominate the timesheets, with Leclerc setting the fastest lap times in both sessions. The driver decisions for the 2026 season are still uncertain, but Red Bull seems to have a clear plan and is satisfied with the performance of its current drivers, particularly Yuki Tsunoda and Max Verstappen.

Red Bull team member Mekies remains silent on the topic of Hadjar's potential continued involvement with the team.