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Max Verstappen explained how Red Bull was able to banish its Monza 2024 ‘disaster’ to take pole position for the F1 Italian GP.
Max Verstappen explained how Red Bull rebounded from their Monza 2024 ‘disaster’ to secure pole position for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix, overtaking the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in a tight qualifying session at the Temple of Speed. Verstappen’s record-setting lap, with an average speed of 264.681 km/h, marked the fastest mean speed in F1’s 75-year history. As Verstappen leads the grid, the prospect of a chaotic Grand Prix looms with the title contenders right behind him. Verstappen acknowledged the challenges of Monza, contrasting this year’s success with his seventh-place qualifying result and a seven-tenths gap to Norris in 2023, citing the difficulty of balancing low downforce and precise apex hits. He expressed satisfaction with the team’s progress on the RB21 and potential breakthrough in set-up direction, expecting a tough battle in the race against McLaren but focusing on continuous improvement for the future.
