PRACTICE DEBRIEF: Is Russell the driver to beat at Monza? Or do Ferrari have an ace up their sleeve?

George Russell kicked off his Italian Grand Prix weekend on the front foot as the Mercedes driver set the pace in second practice, but Ferrari were lurking and could well spring a surprise this weekend...

Okay, you've got my attention. How good is the Ferrari pace?

Well, Mercedes Deputy Team Principal Bradley Lord reckons Ferrari are favourites based on what he saw on Friday, where the Scuderia were quickest in first practice and only a fraction off Russell's leading time in FP2.