Sports9/6/2025The Guardian

Max Verstappen pips Norris for Italian Grand Prix pole with fastest F1 lap

Max Verstappen pips Norris for Italian Grand Prix pole with fastest F1 lap

Max Verstappen of Red Bull clinched pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, edging out McLaren's Lando Norris by a mere 0.077 seconds. Verstappen's flying lap set a new track record, beating the previous best set by Lewis Hamilton in 2020. The victory was particularly significant for Verstappen and his team, as they have faced a tumultuous year, including the dismissal of long-term Red Bull team principal Christian Horner, and being outpaced by McLaren. This pole position marked a return to form for Verstappen and Red Bull, who finally found the sweet spot they had been lacking.

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