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Verstappen denies Ferrari at Monza for record-breaking 10th straight win
The two-time world champion, Max Verstappen, emerged victorious in a thrilling battle against Carlos Sainz of Ferrari at the F1 Italian Grand Prix 2023. Verstappen took the lead early on and never looked back, securing his historic 10th consecutive win. Sergio Perez, Verstappen’s teammate, finished in a strong second place, completing a dominant 1-2 finish for Red Bull. With this win, Verstappen has extended his championship lead over Perez by 145 points. The Ferrari duo of Sainz and Charles Leclerc fought fiercely for the final podium position, with Sainz eventually coming out on top in third place. Despite time penalties, the Mercedes pair of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton managed to finish fifth and sixth respectively. Alex Albon showcased an impressive performance, finishing seventh in his Williams car. The race faced a 20-minute delay due to an engine failure on Yuki Tsunoda’s AlphaTauri during the formation lap.
Source: Crash.net
