Max Verstappen Dominates 2025 Italian Grand Prix, McLaren Secures Double Podium
Max Verstappen Dominates Italian Grand Prix, McLaren Secures Double Podium
Why it matters: Max Verstappen's commanding victory at Monza further solidified his championship lead, demonstrating Red Bull's continued dominance. Meanwhile, McLaren's impressive double podium finish signals their strong resurgence and potential to challenge at the front.
The big picture: The 2025 Italian Grand Prix, held at the historic Monza circuit, saw Red Bull's Max Verstappen clinch a decisive victory in round 16 of the Formula 1 World Championship. He completed 53 laps in 1:13:24.325s, securing a comfortable lead.
McLaren showcased exceptional performance with Lando Norris finishing second (+19.207s) and Oscar Piastri taking third (+21.351s), marking a significant result for the Woking-based team. Ferrari, competing on home soil, saw Charles Leclerc finish fourth and Lewis Hamilton sixth, failing to reach the podium much to the disappointment of the Tifosi.
Other notable performances included Alexander Albon (Williams) in seventh, Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber) in eighth, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) in ninth. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) rounded out the top ten.
Key Race Incidents:
- Oliver Bearman (Haas) received a 10-second time penalty for causing a collision.
- Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) was penalized with a five-second time penalty for driving erratically.
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) and Nico Hülkenberg (Sauber) were among the drivers who retired from the race.
Race Results:
| Pos | Driver | Team | Gap | Stops |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull | 53 laps - 1:13:24.325s | 1 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren | + 19.207s | 1 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | + 21.351s | 1 |
| 4 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | + 25.624s | 1 |
| 5 | George Russell | Mercedes | + 32.881s | 1 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | + 37.449s | 1 |
| 7 | Alexander Albon | Williams | + 50.537s | 1 |
| 8 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber | + 58.484s | 1 |
| 9 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | + 59.762s | 1 |
| 10 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | + 63.891s | 1 |
| 11 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | + 64.469s | 1 |
| 12 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | + 79.288s | 1 |
| 13 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull | + 80.701s | 1 |
| 14 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | + 82.351s | 1 |
| 15 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | + 1 lap | 1 |
| 16 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | + 1 lap | 1 |
| 17 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | + 1 lap | 1 |
| 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | + 1 lap | 1 |
| DNF | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 2 | |
| DNF | Nico Hülkenberg | Sauber |
Original Article :https://f1i.com/news/548018-2025-italian-grand-prix-race-results.html