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The Straits Times
|September 08, 2025
Italian GP winner says Red Bull's fantastic execution helps him drive fastest-ever race
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MONZA - Max Verstappen slowed McLaren's Formula One dominance on Sept 7 with a phenomenal display of driving on his way to victory at the Italian Grand Prix, the fastest-ever race in the sport's history.
The race duration was officially timed at 1hr 13min 24.325sec, and an average speed of 250.706kmh around the "Temple of Speed".
Starting from pole, the reigning world champion completed a magical weekend at Monza, which included the fastest lap ever in F1 in qualifying on Sept 6, by schooling McLaren pair Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri at Monza.
The Dutchman has little chance of securing a fifth straight drivers' title, as his tally of 230 points still trails championship leader Piastri by 94 points with the Australian finishing third.
"It was really enjoyable," said Verstappen. "I think we pitted at the right time and with the hard tyres at the end, you can push a bit more... It was a fantastic execution by everyone.
"I think the whole weekend we were all in. It was super enjoyable to win here."
This story is from the September 08, 2025 edition of The Straits Times.
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