P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen thumped McLaren to win the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, finishing over 19 seconds clear of Lando Norris at Monza
Max Verstappen won the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, beating Lando Norris by over 19 seconds at Monza.
Oscar Piastri, the F1 championship leader, came in third after giving back second place to Norris per team orders.
Lewis Hamilton overcame a grid penalty to finish sixth in his first Italian GP with Ferrari, behind Leclerc and Russell.
Isack Hadjar impressively scored points for Racing Bulls despite starting from the pitlane, securing 10th place.
The full top 10 standings included a mix of teams, with Albon’s Williams, Bortoleto’s Sauber, and Antonelli’s Mercedes in the mix.
The race saw a penalty for Antonelli, who lost eighth place for pushing Albon off track, while the rest of the grid battled for positions.
Several drivers did not finish the race, but the spotlight belonged to Verstappen’s dominant performance and McLaren’s strategic moves.
