(L-R) Max Verstappen, Helmut Marko, and Laurent Mekies talking at the 2025 F1 Italian GP
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Mekies: “Risks” paid off for Red Bull in F1 Italian GP win

Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies acknowledged after Max Verstappen’s win at the F1 Italian GP that their car was better suited to the lower downforce circuits, and that they would continue to take “risks” with the setup to better develop the car on the other tracks. From doom to delight: consecutive podiums for Verstappen…

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Lawson on track for VCARB during the 2025 F1 Italian GP
Liam Lawson on track during the 2025 F1 Italian GP | Photo Credit: Red Bull Content Pool

Lawson: F1 Italian GP “not as bad as it looks” after strategy let down

VCARB’s Liam Lawson reflects on his pointless F1 Italian Grand Prix weekend. The Aussie driver explains how an alternate strategy failed to pay off. Liam Lawson endured a difficult Italian Grand Prix weekend in Monza. A disappointing showing in qualifying left Lawson with all to do during Sunday’s Grand Prix when a track limits violation…

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Nico Hülkenberg during the F1 Italian GP Driver Parade 2025.
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Hülkenberg says he watched F1 Italian GP “from the comfort of hospitality” after early end to his race

Nico Hülkenberg’s F1 Italian GP lasted all of one formation lap, but the veteran German driver’s perspective from the sidelines provided unique insights into what could have been a promising weekend for Sauber at Monza. Heartbreak before the racing begins Just as the field prepared to tackle the legendary circuit, Hülkenberg’s F1 Italian GP race…

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Fernando Alonso retires from the 2025 Italian GP at Monza with suspension failure in his Aston Martin while running in P7
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Alonso rues points lost after F1 Italian GP suspension failure

Fernando Alonso’s race at the F1 Italian GP ended in frustration as a front-right suspension failure forced him to retire from P15, although that was a net P7. The Aston Martin driver had been on course for valuable points at Monza, but another reliability setback left him empty-handed once again. Reliability strikes again Speaking after…

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Gabriel Bortoleto during the 2025 F1 Italian GP
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Bortoleto’s strong drive secures Sauber points at the F1 Italian GP

Gabriel Bortoleto continued his impressive rookie season at the F1 Italian GP, securing another valuable points finish after a hard-fought race at Monza. The Brazilian qualified 7th and finished the race in 8th. Teammate Nico Hülkenberg was forced to retire on the formation lap. Sauber’s hopes for points rested solely on Bortoleto, making the rookie’s…

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Nico Rosberg discussed Max Verstappen's masterclass in racing to victory earlier at the F1 Italian GP on Sunday afternoon.
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Rosberg: Best driver Verstappen in not the best car made the difference in F1 Italian GP

2016 Formula 1 World Champion Nico Rosberg praised Max Verstappen’s brilliant drive to victory earlier on Sunday at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza, calling it a “phenomenal display”. After it was suggested he had the best car over the weekend, the German disagreed. “His car wasn’t the best car this weekend. I’m pretty sure…

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Mercedes' Kimi Antonelli on track during the 2025 F1 Italian GP in Monza
Antonelli on track in the W16 duing the 2025 F1 Italian Grand Prix in Monza | Photo Credit: Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team

Mercedes: Antonelli was hampered by “a lot of wheelspin” off the line in F1 Italian GP

Mercedes post-F1 Italian GP debrief reveals what went wrong for Kimi Antonelli at the start of last weekend’s Grand Prix. Mercedes’ Kimi Antonelli suffered a poor start from P6 on the grid at last weekend’s Italian Grand Prix. A strong qualifying performance saw the young Italian line up in P6 on the grid behind his…

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Yuki Tsunoda, who finished in 13th place at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, collided with Red Bull’s sister team Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson,
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Tsunoda believes Lawson crossed the line in F1 Italian Grand Prix collision

Yuki Tsunoda, who finished in 13th place at the 2025 Italian Grand Prix, collided with Red Bull’s sister team Racing Bulls driver Liam Lawson, who placed right behind the Japanese pilot. Though it is undeniably frustrating on both ends, the two drivers took completely different stands about the situation.  While Tsunoda was far from impressed…

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