Red Bull's Max Verstappen secures commanding triumph at the Italian Grand Prix, his first win since May.
Max Verstappen Claims First Win Since May at the Italian Grand Prix
Max Verstappen secured his first victory since May and only his third of the season at the Italian Grand Prix, held on the iconic Monza circuit. The Red Bull driver reclaimed the lead from Oscar Piastri on lap four and went on to win almost unchallenged, setting the fastest lap in Formula 1 history on Saturday.
Piastri, who was brought in on lap 46, found himself in the lead after Verstappen pitted, but the Dutch driver quickly retook the top spot. Verstappen's victory was a procession from lap four, with Lando Norris finishing second and Lando Norris trimming the gap to Piastri in the title race to 31 points.
Norris's strong finish came after a difficult start to the race, as he was forced off into the grass at the first corner. Despite the setback, Norris managed to recover and finish second, with Piastri coming in third. Lewis Hamilton finished just behind George Russell in sixth place, having started from 10th.
Charles Leclerc finished fourth, while Alex Albon, Gabriel Bortoleto, Kimi Antonelli, and Isack Hadjar rounded out the rest of the top ten. Antonelli received a five-second penalty for contact with Albon, which dropped him from eighth to ninth.
Verstappen was clearly delighted with his win, saying it was a great day for the team and they were flying. The victory moves Verstappen to third in the standings, but he remains 94 points behind Piastri in the drivers' championship.
With the Italian Grand Prix in the rearview mirror, the focus now turns to the next race, the Singapore Grand Prix, which takes place on September 30. Piastri will aim to extend his lead in the championship, while Verstappen will hope to close the gap and mount a serious challenge for the title.
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