18 h. ago Max Verstappen hails Red Bull breakthrough as F1 rivals put on notice after Italian GP

Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix from pole while McLaren made headlines for a controversial decision to make Oscar Piastri let F1 title rival Lando Norris by late on

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20 h. ago Verstappen wins F1 Italian GP as Norris closes gap on Piastri amid pit

Dutchman wins ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar PiastriMcLaren impose orders on drivers after slow pit stopMax Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix, with a dominant run at Monza for Red Bull. Having fought a frenetic scrap on the opening laps, during which he lost and regained the lead, the Dutchman went on to pound out a lead and control it to the flag.Verstappen beat the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and third in a race defined by McLaren once more imposing orders on their drivers in the closing stages that proved controversial. Continue reading...

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20 h. ago Italian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen victorious at Monza as McLaren distracted by team order drama

The Papaya outfit crossed the line with a double-podium finish despite the pitlane animosity

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21 h. ago Italian GP results: Max Verstappen win makes history as Lando Norris overcomes McLaren error

Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix after a thrilling battle with Lando Norris, who managed to overcome a McLaren error that left Oscar Piastri annoyed

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21 h. ago Max Verstappen wins F1’s Italian Grand Prix with dominant drive at Monza – live

Follow lap-by-lap coverage of race at MonzaGet in touch with Tom via emailIt’s tight and Norris is unhappy with Verstappen, calling him an “idiot” over race radio after that testy run up to the first corner. Verstappen forces Norris into the grass and runs wide himself. He has to give up his first place to Norris so we already have a new leader. Behind the front two Leclerc passed Piastri but couldn’t hold on to third. Antonelli got off poorly and dropped from sixth to 10th. and away we goooo! Continue reading...

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21 h. ago BREAKING: McLaren team orders controversy as Lando Norris benefits and Max Verstappen wins Italian GP

Max Verstappen started on pole ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri with McLaren struggling to match the straight line speed of the Dutchman in his Red Bull at Monza

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21 h. ago McLaren team orders controversy as Lando Norris benefits and Max Verstappen wins Italian GP

Max Verstappen started on pole ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri with McLaren struggling to match the straight line speed of the Dutchman in his Red Bull at Monza

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22 h. ago Lando Norris brands Max Verstappen an 'idiot' in dramatic Italian Grand Prix start

Lando Norris was left fuming with Max Verstappen at the first corner of the Italian Grand Prix as the McLaren ace had to take the grass before the Dutchman cut the corner

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22 h. ago Lando Norris labels Max Verstappen an ‘idiot’ over controversial move at Italian Grand Prix

The McLaren driver was left angry at the world champion’s move during a lively start at Monza, with the Briton aiming to trim teammate Oscar Piastri’s world championship lead

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22 h. ago Lando Norris fumes at 'idiot' Max Verstappen after dramatic start to Italian Grand Prix

Max Verstappen started the Italian Grand Prix on pole but was only able to fend off Lando Norris at the first corner by cutting the chicane, prompting an angry message from the McLaren driver

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40 h. ago Max Verstappen sets fastest lap in F1 history to claim surprise Italian Grand Prix pole ahead of Lando Norris

Norris trails McLaren teammate Oscar Piastri by 34 points in the drivers’ title race, but it was reigning world champion Verstappen who took top spot in Monza

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42 h. ago Max Verstappen makes F1 history to produce unexpected outcome at Italian GP

Neither Lando Norris nor Oscar Piastri were surprised as Max Verstappen got the better of both McLaren drivers as well as the Ferrari cars to take pole position at Monza

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44 h. ago Max Verstappen grabs surprise Italian GP pole ahead of Lando Norris

Norris trails McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by 34 points in the drivers’ title race, but it was reigning world champion Verstappen who took top spot in Monza

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44 h. ago Max Verstappen pips Lando Norris for Italian Grand Prix pole position

Red Bull driver just 0.077sec quicker than McLaren rivalOscar Piastri in third place, with Lewis Hamilton fifthMax Verstappen claimed pole position for the Italian Grand Prix at Monza, the Red Bull driver beating the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri into second and third after a fiercely competitive session in the Lombardy sunshine at the fastest circuit of the F1 season.Charles Leclerc took fourth, with his Ferrari teammate Lewis Hamilton fifth but who will start in 10th, having incurred a five-place grid penalty at the Dutch Grand Prix. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Max Verstappen pips Norris for Italian Grand Prix pole with fastest F1 lap

Red Bull driver just 0.077sec quicker than McLaren rivalDutchman’s flying lap beat record set by Hamilton in 2020 The beaming grin on Max Verstappen’s face showed what claiming pole position for the Italian Grand Prix meant to him and his Red Bull team. As records fell in a blur of speed at Monza, the world champion was perhaps the most unlikely victor after an impossibly tight contest.The transformation since the 2024 Italian GP could not have been more stark. Over a tumultuous 12 months Verstappen has clung on to seal his fourth title last season, seen long-term Red Bull team principal Christian Horner be sacked and the team comprehensively out-paced by McLaren. Here, they at last found a sweet spot that has been sorely lacking. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Max Verstappen qualifies in pole position for Italian Grand Prix ahead of Lando Norris – live reaction

Updates from qualifying at Monza (3pm BST start)Email Billy with your thoughtsThe tifosi bring the noise as Leclerc and Hamilton begin their first hot laps!The Autodromo Nazionale pit lane fills up with cars, Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari among them. Continue reading...

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44 h. ago Lando Norris qualifies on front row behind Max Verstappen at Italian Grand Prix

Norris trails McLaren team-mate Oscar Piastri by 34 points in the drivers’ title race.

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48 h. ago Lando Norris fastest again for McLaren in Italian Grand Prix final practice

Norris led the way in the concluding running prior to qualifying.

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