MAX VERSTAPPEN has secured a world-record win at the Italian Grand Prix.
There was a 23-minute delay to the start of the race after Yuki Tsunoda crashed during the formation lap.
However, the Dutch icon kept his composure to make it a staggering ten wins in a row.
But it wasn’t so good for a penalised Lewis Hamilton who could only manage a sixth-place finish.
- RESULT: Verstappen (P1), Perez (P2), Sainz (P3)
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Verstappen romped to a tenth win in a row to see the Dutchman break the record for most wins in a row.
After starting on hard tyres, Lewis Hamilton battled past Piastri, Norris and Albon to finish in P6.
It was another 1-2 finish for Red Bull as Perez finished in second place, a good distance behind Verstappem.
Ferrari performed well at their home GP, bringing home good points in 3rd and 4th place, which sees them overtake Aston Martin in the constructors championship.
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Piastri can’t fault Hamilton
After speaking to Hamilton, Oscar Piastri is next on the list to speak to Sky Sports about the crash incident.
This is what he had to say on the touch:
The incident with Lewis, he probably just creeped over a bit more than he thought.
“The stewards gave out their verdict and he has apologised so there is nothing more I can ask for or do at that point.”
Oscar Piastri
Hamilton takes the blame
Lewis Hamilton had a collision with Oscar Piastri, which saw the latter fall down the leaderboard heavily, as he had to have his nose replaced.
However, he has since taken the blame, when speaking to Sky Sports:
“It was totally my fault and I went and apologised to him straight afterwards and we move on.”
Lewis Hamilton
A solid drive from Lewis Hamilton
It was a good day today for the brilliant Lewis Hamilton, who ended the race in 6th place.
It was a bold strategy from Mercedes, as he started the race on the hard tyres and switched to the mediums mid way through the race.
He had to battle his way past Piastri, Norris and Albon, and did so successfully.
It wasn’t all smooth for the British legend though, as he collided with Oscar Piastri at one point, and sent him tumbling down the leaderboard, while maintaining a lucky escape.
He was punished however, with a five second time penalty.
He also rolled back the years briefly, with his late pit stop allowing us to see him battle with Max Verstappen in first and second place.
A solid drive.
Lewis Hamilton battled past Norris, Piastri and Albon to finish 6th todayCredit: Getty Carlos Sainz reflects
Carlos Sainz is jubilant with his third place finish, and this is what he had to say on his battle with Charles Leclerc:
“This is what racing should be all the time in my opinion.
“This reminds me of the karting days when we were all on the limits.
“With Max we have had these battles in the past, with Checo we have had these battles in the past and with Carlos today, it was really on the limit.
“I personally really enjoyed it.”
Carlos Sainz
Constructors championship standings
This is how the top four looks in terms of the constructors championship after today’s race.
Red Bull of course lead the way on 583 points.
There is a 310 point gap between them and Mercedes, who sit second on 273 points.
Ferrari are closing in on them a bit more after today, on 228 points, a gap of 45 points.
But, they are being tailed closely by Aston Martin, who they overtook today, they stand on 217 points, just 11 behind the Italian team.
Red Bull are 310 points clear at the top of the constructors championshipCredit: Getty Verstappen on his historic 10th
Max Verstappen has spoken to Sky Sports on his record-breaking tenth consecutive race win.
This is what he had to say…
“I never would have believed it was possible but we had to work for it today and that made it a lot more fun.
“We had good pace but they had a lot of top speed so it was hard to get close and get the move into Turn One so I had to force him into a mistake.
“Luckily it came at some point where he locked up.”
Max Verstappen
Driver of the day
It is Carlos Sainz who gets a 31% vote for driver of the day, and wins it in the process.
He was excellent in fending off Max Verstappen for the first 15 laps or so, but the Dutchman got his inevitable overtake in the end.
However, Sainz continued to drive excellently and came home with a 3rd placed finish.
Great drive.
The podium in all it’s glory
Stunning top three today, with a Red Bull 1-2 and Sainz finishing off the top three.
Verstappen must be getting bored of all this champagne by now.
Send us a glass, Max?
Max Verstappen was spraying champagne from the podium once moreCredit: Reuters
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Race report
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Credit: Getty Sainz speaks:
Carlos Sainz has been chatting to Sky Sports post-race, and this is what he had to say following his 3rd place finish…
“It was tough. It does not get tougher than it was out there today.
“Honestly, I spent the whole race pushing trying to keep the Red Bulls behind.
“In the end, I paid a bit of a price with the rear tyres.
“It has always ben a pleasure to race Charles when I have had the chance.
“We had fun out there today.”
It does not get tougher than it was out there today.”
Carlos Sainz
The best of the rest!
It is Sergio Perez who completes the 1-2 in second, followed by Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc.
It’s George Russell who takes fifth place, Lewis Hamilton in sixth, and Alex Albon in seventh.
Max Verstappen wins the Monza GP!
For the first time in Formula One history, Max Verstappen has won TEN consecutive races, and broken Sebastian Vettel’s record!
“I’ll take that!” he says.
“That’s history.” are the words from Christian Horner.
Exceptional driving, from an exceptional driver.
HIstory.
Max Verstappen has broken the record for the most F1 races won in a row, with tenCredit: Getty Final lap!
Lap 51/51.
Here we go into the final lap.
The two battling Ferrari’s are told to go for a ‘no risk’ strategy, and just as they are told Leclerc locks up!
That could have been a disaster for Ferrari, but they escape!
Hamilton gets his man!
Lap 49/51.
Lewis Hamilton sneaks past Alex Albon into 6th place on the first corner.
He has driven brilliantly in this race, and now sits just behind George Russell.
The Ferrari’s battling
Lap 49/51.
Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc are both battling for a place on the podium now, and are getting incredibly close to contact.
Who will come out on top? It is so, so close.
Great racing.
Lewis Hamilton chasing 6th
Lap 47/51.
It’s Lewis Hamilton’s turn to chase Alex Albon now, who has been defending this position like a League Two team against a Premier League team in the cup.
Park the bus, if you will, from Alex Albon…
Perez makes the move stick!
Lap 46/51.
Sergio Perez is finally into second place, overtaking Carlos Sainz on lap 46.
It’s Red Bull who are looking for a 1-2 finish here now!
Perez chasing 2nd place
Lap 45/51.
Sergio Perez is right on the tail of Carlos Sainz here.
He tries to make a move on him, and gets into 2nd place, but he went off the track to do so.
The place is given back to Sainz.
We will go again…
Hamilton and Piastri crash!
Lap 42/51.
Lewis Hamilton and Oscar Piastri are going toe-to-toe here, and they make contact!
Hamilton squeezes him into the corner and the two touch, and get away down the escape road.
There is a nose change for Piastri who comes in to pit.
The stewards will look at this now…
Hamilton carries on as normal after crashing with Oscar PiastriCredit: Getty Hamilton briefly takes Piastri
Lap 40/51.
Lewis Hamilton has been stalking the three ahead of him for the last three laps, and looks as though he is starting to fall in love with the medium tyres.
He gets past Piastri, but Piastri gets back ahead.
He may not be able to hold off for much longer.
Norris targeting Albon
Lap 37/51.
Lando Norris is currently half a second behind Alex Albon in the Williams, and will be pretty happy with a 6th placed finish in this one.
Piastri is behind him by a second, and will surely be going after Albon is Norris can get in front of him.
Perez takes 3rd
Lap 33/51.
Brilliant work from Sergio Perez in the other Red Bull to get the better of Charles Leclerc.
The chase is on now as he targets Carlos Sainz.
Verstappen has a six second lead
Lap 32/51.
He is inevitable isn’t he?
Verstappen has zoomed into a six second lead here in Monza, and it looks like he will be breaking the record with a tenth straight race win.
There are plenty of laps before the final flag, will he hold on?
Probably…
Hamilton pits!
Lap 28/51.
Hamilton goes into the pits, and comes back out in 10th place on medium tyres instead of hard.
He should have plenty of pace now, but may struggle to complete a one-stop race on the mediums.
He will be trying to get the better of Piastri, Norris and Albon now…
Source: Motorsport - thesun.co.uk
