Max Verstappen at the Nürburgring Nordschleife, to obtain his permit.
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Verstappen secures Nürburgrung Nordschleife Permit after racing debut: “I had fun”

Max Verstappen has successfully achieved a significant milestone in his motorsport career, obtaining the coveted DMSB Permit A that allows him to compete in top-level racing on the legendary Nürburgring Nordschleife. The reigning Formula 1 World Champion’s weekend at the German circuit marked his racing debut on the notorious track, despite not fully meeting all…

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(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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Andrea Stella discusses the pace of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen's dominance at the F1 Italian GP
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Andrea Stella on the pace difference between Norris and Piastri and Verstappen’s dominance at F1 Italian GP

McLaren team principal Andrea Stella has shared his opinions on the variation in pace between Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri in different stages of the opening stint and Max Verstappen’s dominant victory at the F1 Italian GP on Sunday. How the race unfolded for the McLaren drivers The McLaren duo qualified in the top three…

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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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Red Bull team headed by Laurent Mekies at the F1 2025 Italian GP.
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Mekies hails Red Bull team for tireless effort that made F1 Italian GP win possible

After celebrating Max Verstappen’s commanding victory in Sunday’s F1 Italian GP, Red Bull team principal Laurent Mekies was full of praise for the driver and the team. In his print media session on Sunday, Mekies lauded his Red Bull team for the ‘amazing job’ it had performed in preparation for the Italian GP. The team…

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Laurent Mekies celebrated his first victory as Red Bull boss as Max Verstappen won the F1 Italian GP at Monza on Sunday afternoon.
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Mekies: Red Bull expected defensive race for Verstappen before F1 Italian GP domination

In just his fourth race weekend as Red Bull F1 Team Principal, Laurent Mekies celebrated his first victory as Max Verstappen won the Italian GP at Monza on Sunday afternoon. Although he lost the lead in the early stages, the four-time World Champion quickly reclaimed it and drove away from Norris and the rest of…

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Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen after getting P1 in Qualifying for the F1 Italian GP
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Verstappen impressed after final tweaks earn him pole in F1 Italian GP qualifying

Topping a chaotic Qualifying session around Monza, Max Verstappen put his RB-21 on pole for the F1 Italian GP. Opting for strategic outings throughout the session, the Dutchman managed to avoid any major high-traffic areas. With a 1:18.792 lap time, the Red Bull driver will start P1, with both McLarens behind. Taking advantage of the…

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Max Verstappen celebrating pole at Italian GP

F1 | Qualifying | Italian GP | Max Verstappen clinches pole in close battle with the McLarens

Max Verstappen pieces together a pole-winning lap after dominating Q3. After failing to crack the top 3 in all three practice sessions, Verstappen looked pitch-perfect in Italian GP qualifying. Q1 Most of the grid got on track when the pit lane green light lit, while both McLarens, Max Verstappen, both the Racing Bulls and Williams’…

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