VERSTAPPEN ON THE FAST TRACK

ONE day after Max Verstappen officially became the fastest man in Formula One history, the Dutchman spearheaded the sport's shortest ever race.

- BY DANIEL MOXON

It took Verstappen just ‘one hour, 13 minutes and 23 seconds to reach the chequered flag.

The latest Italian Grand Prix was completed almost a full minute quicker than the 2003 Monza race which saw Michael Schumacher fly to victory.

Verstappen broke the lap record to beat both McLarens to pole but lost the lead straight away.

Lando Norris got the better start but went onto the grass, the Brit accusing the four-time champion of pushing him off track.

He was only more irate when Verstappen then cut the first corner chicane, prompting the McLaren man to blast his “idiot” rival over the radio.