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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.

- JEHRAN NAIDOO

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.

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The journey of the first indentured ship, the Truro

THIS Sunday, October 12, marks the 165th anniversary of the SS Truro's departure from the port city of Madras (now Chennai) in India, carrying 342 indentured workers on board the first ship that arrived in South Africa on November 16, 1860.

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DIVINE TIMING How a sinus infection led to life-saving cancer diagnosis

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'Not in vain' is not enough: honouring Babita Deokaran with more than justice

IT IS TOO easy - too convenient - to say that Babita Deokaran's death was \"not in vain\".

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FOCUS ON POSITIVES ‘You can beat cancer’: mom shares her journey of strength and survival

FOR Anjuna Krishuncoomar, a 52-year-old widow and mother of two, life changed forever after a routine mammogram in July 2024 led to a diagnosis she never expected: stage 1 breast cancer.

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Husband convicted of brutal screwdriver murder

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Manesh Maharaj: preserving the legacy of Kathak in SA

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Mudray leads SA juniors to top-five finish

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Shika Budhoo's 'Roti Queen' shines a light on the experiences of SA Indian women

AT THE vibrant crossroads of theatre, literature and education stands Shika Budhoo, a 41-year-old multidisciplinary creative artist whose work reflects the rich tapestry of South African culture.

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