Verstappen Wins Italian GP, McLaren Secures Double Podium

Max Verstappen secured a commanding victory at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, starting from pole and finishing comfortably ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Verstappen's win marked his third of the season and Red Bull's first since May, with a race pace and car balance exceeding expectations. The race featured internal tension within McLaren when Piastri was instructed to allow Norris to reclaim second place after a slow pit stop, though both were later free to race each other; Piastri retained the overall championship lead by 31 points. Ferrari's Charles Leclerc and Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton finished fourth and sixth respectively, with Hamilton recovering from a grid penalty. The race highlighted strategic decisions and team dynamics, with Verstappen and Red Bull demonstrating improved consistency and dominance at Monza. Racing will resume at the Azerbaijan Grand Prix after a brief break.