P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen dominated F1’s Italian GP, while late pitstop drama for Lando Norris led to McLaren ordering Oscar Piastri to let his team-mate back past
Max Verstappen dominated the Italian Grand Prix, with McLaren’s late pitstop drama involving Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri stealing the headlines. Verstappen’s strong performance was reminiscent of his dominant 2023 season, despite McLaren’s recent success in 2025. McLaren’s unexpected pitstop strategy led to Piastri letting Norris back past after losing second position due to a slow pitstop. Verstappen led Norris by 19.2 seconds at the finish line, securing his victory. Ferrari struggled to challenge for the podium, with Charles Leclerc finishing fourth. Alex Albon impressed by climbing to seventh from 14th, while Isack Hadjar recovered to tenth from the pitlane.
