P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen put on a dominant display at the Italian Grand Prix, winning the race with an almost 20-second margin to the field.
George Russell has admitted it is challenging to discern F1’s current hierarchy after Max Verstappen’s commanding victory at Monza. The Dutch driver dominated the race, securing a 19-second lead over Lando Norris. This rare defeat for McLaren comes after their strong performance in 12 out of 15 previous races. Russell emphasized the complexity in evaluating the pecking order, noting the smaller deficit Mercedes faced against McLaren. He highlighted the uncertainty in results, particularly with the significant performance fluctuations seen among top teams. Ultimately, Russell finished fifth in Sunday’s race, acknowledging it was the best result he could achieve given the circumstances.
