2025 F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza: Verstappen returns to victory

2025 Italian GP recap: Max Verstappen back on top

After several winless weeks, Max Verstappen finally wins the 2025 F1 Italian Grand Prix at Monza. On pole with a historic record, the Dutchman dominated the race despite an eventful start. Behind him, the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri complete the podium, while Charles Leclerc finishes just off the podium for Ferrari on home soil.

2025 Italian GP qualifying: Verstappen the record-breaker at Monza

• Pole position : Verstappen sets an exceptional time of 1’18’’792, breaking the Monza record.

• Lando Norris misses out by just 0.077 seconds, proving McLaren's competitiveness.

• Oscar Piastri takes third place.

• Charles Leclerc qualifies 4th, disappointing the home tifosi.

With this lap, Verstappen not only takes pole but also sets several speed records at the Temple of Speed.

The race: Verstappen master of Monza

A tricky start, quickly put right

At the first corner, Verstappen briefly loses the lead to Norris after a small trip off the track. But he quickly regains control and is never troubled again.

Perfect management of tyres and pace

Thanks to an optimal strategy and a Red Bull that was strong on long stints, Verstappen pulls away and finishes with almost a 20-second lead over Norris.

The podium and the chasers

• 🥇 Verstappen (Red Bull)

• 🥈 Norris (McLaren)

• 🥉 Piastri (McLaren)

• 4th Leclerc (Ferrari), frustrated in front of his home crowd.

• Hamilton, given a grid penalty, finishes 6th after a fine recovery drive.

Analysis and lessons from the 2025 Italian GP

• Verstappen regains confidence and proves he is still the driver to beat when everything lines up.

• McLaren confirms its solidity but still needs to improve its race pace to beat Red Bull.

• Ferrari, in front of its fans at Monza, still lacks the raw speed to fight for the podium.
  

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