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Verstappen proves why championship experience matters
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|September 10, 2025
AT MONZA, the legendary temple of speed, Red Bull driver Max Verstappen reminded the Formula 1 world why championship experience is often the decisive factor when pressure mounts.
The Dutchman delivered a flawless drive to secure victory at the weekend in the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, capitalising on McLaren’s pit-wall mistakes and proving that even in a season dominated by the Papaya, Red Bull’s triple world champion still knows how to seize the moment.
Going into the weekend, McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri had been the protagonists of the championship battle, holding the edge in raw pace across most circuits.
Verstappen, meanwhile, had been lurking in the background, consistently finishing just behind the McLarens and waiting for opportunities. He had only won twice since May, prompting questions about Red Bull’s ability to match McLaren’s resurgence. But at Monza, Verstappen demonstrated what sets him apart from drivers still finding their way at the sharp end of the grid.
This story is from the September 10, 2025 edition of Post.
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