SR-Sport driver Tiago Monteiro posted the 10th fastest lap in today’s qualifying. However he will start from the 15th spot on the grid for tomorrow’s Race 1 at Monza. The Portuguese driver was handed a 5-grid position penalty for repeatedly cutting the first chicane and improving his lap time during the Q1 session.
Liqui Moly Team Engstler applied for an engine change on Andrei Romanov’s BMW 320si car. The Stewards of the meeting authorized the change but imposed a grid penalty to the Russian driver. Therefore he will be demoted to last on the grid for tomorrow’s Race 1, losing his 21st qualifying position.