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Verstappen's Monza Masterclass Leaves Russell Baffled
11 Sep
Summary
- Verstappen dominates Italian GP after poor showing in Hungary
- Russell struggles to comprehend Verstappen's turnaround
- Mercedes finishes 5th, losing ground to Ferrari in Constructors'
The 2025 Formula 1 season has been a rollercoaster ride so far, and the recent events at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza circuit have only added to the unpredictability. Just a few weeks ago, at the Hungarian Grand Prix, Max Verstappen and his Red Bull team struggled to perform, with the Dutchman finishing a distant 9th. However, the situation was dramatically different at the Italian Grand Prix, where Verstappen dominated the race, crossing the finish line over 19 seconds ahead of Lando Norris' McLaren.
Mercedes driver George Russell, who finished 5th in the race, was left baffled by Verstappen's turnaround. "It's a bit of a funny sport at the moment. I'm struggling to comprehend how Verstappen can be 40 seconds off the win in Hungary and then win by 20 seconds here... It's pretty impressive, I mean, it's a bit of a funny sport at the moment," Russell said.
Despite his team's efforts, Russell was unable to challenge the frontrunners, acknowledging that 5th place was the best his Mercedes car could manage on the day. The result has further widened the gap between Mercedes and Ferrari in the Constructors' Championship, with the Italian team now firmly in control of the title race.
