Verstappen hoping to end Monza struggles at Italian GP

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands arrives prior to the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands is flanked by Red Bull team manager Christian Horner and Red Bull driver Sergio Perez of Mexico as they observe a moment of silence in honor of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday, at pits prior to the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain prepares at pits during the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain, right, is flanked by is teammate George Russell of Britain as they observe a moment of silence in honor of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday, at pits prior to the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands steers his car during the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car during the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car during the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car during the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Antonio Calanni)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco wears his helmet at pits during the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco leaves pits during the second free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. A sticker in honor of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday, is shown on the car body. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

A sticker in honor of Britain's Queen Elizabeth II who passed away on Thursday, sticks on a Ferrari car body at pits during the second free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain arrives prior to the first free practice at the Monza racetrack, in Monza, Italy, Friday, Sept. 9, 2022. The Formula one race will be held on Sunday. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)