Sainz sends home fans into delight as he takes Italian pole for Ferrari

Spaniard outguns Red Bull's Max Verstappen to the delight of the Ferrari faithful gathered in Monza

FORZA FERRARI: Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car during the first practice session ahead of Sunday's Formula One Italian Grand Prix auto race, at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 1, 2023. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Ferrari's Carlos Sainz saw off Max Verstappen by just 0.013 seconds to take pole position for the Italian Grand Prix.

The Spaniard outgunned Red Bull's Verstappen to the delight of the Ferrari faithful with Charles Leclerc third in the other scarlet car.