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Verstappen Shatters Monza Speed Mark, Then Wins Italian GP Over McLaren

McLaren’s season lead holds with Piastri on top despite Verstappen’s Monza win.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates his pole position after the qualifying session ahead of the Italian Grand Prix at the Monza racetrack in Monza, Italy, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
El neerlandés Max Verstappen, tetracampeón vigente, logró la pole position con la vuelta más rápida en la historia del GP de Italia
El monegasco Charles Leclerc, de Ferrari, ganó el Gran Premio de Italia en 2024; este año largará cuarto

Overview

  • Max Verstappen converted pole to victory at Monza, finishing ahead of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.
  • His 1:18.792 qualifying lap set a new circuit record and the fastest average speed in F1 history at 264.682 km/h.
  • Lewis Hamilton served a five-place grid penalty from Zandvoort to start 10th, while Isack Hadjar and Pierre Gasly were sent to pit‑lane starts for power‑unit component changes.
  • Fernando Alonso retired after a front‑right suspension failure on his Aston Martin, affecting the battle for points.
  • Post‑race standings show Piastri leading with 324 points ahead of Norris on 293 and Verstappen on 230, with McLaren extending their constructors’ cushion.