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Verstappen Returns to Glory with Commanding Italian GP Win

Max Verstappen stormed to victory at the Italian GP, delivering a commanding performance at Monza that reaffirmed Red Bull’s strength when it mattered most.

Por: Alejandro Carrillo
For Verstappen, the triumph was more than just another win; it was his first since Imola in May and only his third of the season. / Photo via F1
For Verstappen, the triumph was more than just another win; it was his first since Imola in May and only his third of the season. / Photo via F1

After a chaotic opening few laps—during which Max Verstappen briefly lost the lead before reclaiming it—the reigning world champion settled into a relentless rhythm, building a cushion at the front and expertly managing it to the chequered flag. 

 

He crossed the line ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, as the papaya team once again stirred debate by imposing late-race team orders between their drivers.

 

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc had to settle for fourth place on home soil, while Lewis Hamilton, making his Monza debut with the Scuderia, produced an inspired charge from 10th on the grid to finish sixth. George Russell slotted his Mercedes into fifth, rounding out the top half dozen.

The Italian GP will be remembered as a turning point in the season, with Verstappen showing his refusal to surrender ground easily. / Photo via F1
The Italian GP will be remembered as a turning point in the season, with Verstappen showing his refusal to surrender ground easily. / Photo via F1

Piastri vs Norris

For Norris, the weekend was a mixture of promise and frustration. He snatched the lead from Verstappen on lap two but was unable to fend off the Dutchman’s counterattack. More crucially, his battle with teammate Piastri carried heavy implications for the standings.

 

After a retirement in Zandvoort left him 34 points adrift of the Australian, Norris reduced the gap to 31 points with this result. Yet, his recovery was complicated by a sluggish pit stop that forced him to yield track position to Piastri—an order later reversed by the team. Should the championship be decided by fewer than three points, that moment may haunt the Australian.

After a retirement in Zandvoort left him 34 points adrift of the Australian, Norris reduced the gap to 31 points with this result. / Photo via F1
After a retirement in Zandvoort left him 34 points adrift of the Australian, Norris reduced the gap to 31 points with this result. / Photo via F1

For Verstappen, the triumph was more than just another win; it was his first since Imola in May and only his third of the season. Coming against the backdrop of McLaren’s recent ascendancy, the victory was a statement of resilience and intent.

 

The Dutchman praised his team afterwards:

 

“It was a fantastic day for us. The first lap was tough, but once we found our rhythm, the car felt incredible. Strategy was spot on, and the execution by the entire team was perfect. This weekend was truly special.”

Red Bull Strikes Back

Behind the leaders, Fernando Alonso retired midway through the race, while Nico Hulkenberg never even made the start due to a hydraulic failure.

The Italian GP will be remembered as a turning point in the season, with Verstappen showing his refusal to surrender ground easily. Attention now shifts to the Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku on September 19–21, where the battle for momentum in the championship continues.

Italy GP 2025 FAQ

  • Who won the Italian GP at Monza? Max Verstappen.
  • Which two drivers finished second and third at 2025 Italian GP? Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, both from McLaren.
  • Where did Lewis Hamilton finish in his first Italian GP with Ferrari? Sixth place.
  • What is the next race after the Italian GP? The Azerbaijan Grand Prix in Baku.

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