Red Bull driver Max Verstappen converted pole position into victory during Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, leading home McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri after a dramatic start and end to proceedings at Monza. Verstappen and Norris went wheel-to-wheel almost immediately when the lights went out, getting close to each other down the start/finish straight before the Dutchman skipped the …
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McLaren have been determined to keep the fight between their two drivers as fair as possible but their approach was always likely to lead to controversy at some point. That was certainly the case at Monza, as they interfered after the sort of twist of fate that often turns driver’s races. Norris unquestionably deserved the second place on the balance …
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Verstappen has not won since the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in May. One might have expected the four-time champion to be pessimistic of turning this into a win, as the McLaren has generally had a much bigger advantage in races this year than in qualifying, because it is so good on its tyres. But Verstappen was relatively optimistic after qualfiying. “I …
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From Max Verstappen heading the two title rivals to Ferrari’s home race hopes, and from some quick cars potentially out of position to the impact of a DRS ‘train’, here are five things to look out for when the lights go out at Monza on race day… 1. Verstappen’s impact on the title contenders Qualifying has been extremely close on …
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Q2 – Verstappen moves to P1 as Norris survives scare There was a slightly longer break than usual between segments as marshals cleared away gravel from various sections of the track, only for Albon to run too deep at the Ascari chicane on his first Q2 effort and flick more stones onto the tarmac – heavily compromising that lap. Drama …
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Max Verstappen believes his record-breaking pole position lap was “a great moment” with the Red Bull driver set to lead the field away in Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix. The Dutchman sat top of the times after the first flying laps in the final part of Qualifying on Saturday, and having been shuffled down the order by Lando Norris’ final effort, …
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Max Verstappen has confirmed that he will remain with Red Bull for the 2026 season ahead of the Hungarian Grand Prix, after months of speculation that he could join Mercedes. The four-time and reigning World Champion’s future has been one of the hottest topics in the Formula 1 paddock this campaign, with it confirmed by Mercedes Team Principal Toto Wolff …
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Max Verstappen has fully committed to Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season, removing any lingering doubts about his contract situation. Verstappen had once again become the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks after Mercedes driver George Russell revealed his team had been holding conversations with the Dutchman’s entourage over their future plans. Read Also: Verstappen has a …
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Mercedes are his managers as well as his employers, which complicates the questions over negotiations regarding his contract with team principal Toto Wolff. “Whenever we come to an agreement we will get it done but it has to work for both of us,” Russell said. “Something we need to think about. What do they want and what do I want? …
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Max Verstappen has fully committed to Red Bull for the 2026 Formula 1 season, removing any lingering doubts about his contract situation. Verstappen had once again become the subject of intense speculation in recent weeks after Mercedes driver George Russell revealed his team had been holding conversations with the Dutchman’s entourage over their future plans. Verstappen has a Red Bull …
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