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Max Verstappen smashed another F1 record at Monza, taking ownership of the fastest lap in the series’ history en route to pole position for the Italian Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen secured pole position at the Italian Grand Prix by setting a new F1 record for the quickest lap in the championship’s history. His time of 1:18.792 averaged 264.7 kph and 164.47 mph, surpassing Lewis Hamilton’s 2020 pole lap at Monza. Verstappen edged out Lando Norris by nearly a tenth of a second, placing them on the front row. Oscar Piastri took the third spot, followed by Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton. However, Hamilton’s grid penalty from the Dutch Grand Prix will relegate him to start from the tenth position. Isack Hadjar faced his first Q1 elimination in F1 and will likely start from the pit lane due to a power unit change. The thrilling Italian Grand Prix qualifying session unfolded with surprises and intense competition between the top drivers.
