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Secret to Verstappen cooldown room moment revealed
The secret behind Max Verstappen’s confused reaction in the cooldown room at the Italian Grand Prix has been unveiled. Following his impressive victory at Monza, Verstappen, along with Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, watched race highlights in the room. Verstappen was puzzled by seeing his name on the wall as a three-time winner of the Italian GP, including his 2025 triumph. It was later revealed that organizers quickly added his name to the honours board while Verstappen was still in the cooldown room. Verstappen’s dominant win, despite initial doubts, showcased his brilliance in a challenging season where Red Bull struggles in the constructors’ championship. His extraordinary performance in 2025 has earned him praise as one of the sport’s elite talents.
