FERRARI AND MERCEDES LOCKED IN ITALIAN SHOWDOWN

Original: Mercedes vs Ferrari: Italian GP long runs leave no clear favourite

Ferrari and Mercedes show competitive long-run pace during Friday practice at the Italian Grand Prix, with neither team establishing a clear advantage.

After Charles Leclerc topped the opening practice session for Ferrari, Mercedes struck back in the more representative second practice session, with George Russell setting the fastest time. That made the long runs at the end of FP2 particularly intriguing. They are considered an important indicator