Two times world champion at Fernando Alonso believes there isn’t a team on the grid who has matched Red Bull in any competitive element so far this year.
Max Verstappen articles archive
Verstappen exclusive: “My sister probably had the same amount of talent as me”
Interview
Posted onSpeaking exclusively to RaceFans, Max Verstappen describes the sacrifices he made to reach F1 and his sister’s potential as a racing driver.
Vasseur impressed Verstappen has ‘not done a single mistake over two seasons’
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFerrari team principal Frederic Vasseur praised rival Max Verstappen in the wake of his record-breaking 10th consecutive grand prix victory.
Did Bottas really prevent Hamilton winning 10 in a row before Verstappen?
2023 Italian Grand Prix stats and facts
Posted onLewis Hamilton said he hadn’t won 10 races in a row before Max Verstappen set the record because he had “stronger” team mates. Is he right?
Sainz started to believe he could win Italian GP during fight with Verstappen
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Sainz started to believe he could win Italian GP during fight with Verstappen • Pirelli testing at two tracks • Andretti rebranded • ‘Noda rule’ dropped
2023 Italian Grand Prix weekend F1 driver ratings
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMonza saw some drivers restricted by their cars, but others still stood out. Here are RaceFans’ driver ratings for the Italian Grand Prix.
Perfect season would be more impressive than “irrelevant” 10 wins in a row – Wolff
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMercedes team principal Toto Wolff described Max Verstappen’s record-breaking achievement of winning 10 consecutive races as “irrelevant”.
Verstappen continues his decimation of Formula 1 by piercing Sainz’s defence
2023 Italian Grand Prix review
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr fought valiantly for Ferrari at Monza but nothing could stop Max Verstappen scoring a historic 10th win in a row.
Analysis: Why Ferrari didn’t go aggressive on strategy in their fight with Red Bull
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onOnce Carlos Sainz Jnr lost the lead on the 15th lap of the Italian Grand Prix, it was always unlikely Ferrari were going to be able to get it back.
Verstappen backed off to preserve car after “urgent” radio message
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen revealed he had to manage a problem with his car in the closing stages of the Italian Grand Prix.
Verstappen passes Sainz to win record-breaking tenth grand prix in a row
2023 Italian Grand Prix summary
Posted onMax Verstappen caught and passed Carlos Sainz Jnr to win a record-breaking tenth consecutive grand prix in the Italian Grand Prix.
Azerbaijan GP defeat was key to record-equalling run of wins – Verstappen
2023 Dutch Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen could set a new record by winning a 10th consecutive grand prix today. He said his last defeat was key to his recent success.
Little enthusiasm for return of F1’s Alternative Tyre Allocation among drivers
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onFormula 1’s Alternative Tyre Allocation split opinion amongst the top three qualifiers at the Italian Grand Prix.
‘We’ll make their life complicated’: Sainz knows pole presents slim chance to win
2023 Italian Grand Prix pre-race analysis
Posted onSainz was the fastest driver along the straights and in the corners in qualifying at Monza – will it be enough to keep Verstappen at bay?
Ferrari’s Monza pole ‘no surprise when you look at their rear wing’ – Verstappen
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen said Ferrari’s pole position for the Italian Grand Prix came as no surprise to him given the differences between their cars.
Sainz denies Verstappen by one-hundredth to put Ferrari on pole at home
2023 Italian Grand Prix qualifying
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr sent the Tifosi into rapture at Monza by pipping Max Verstappen to pole position for the Italian Grand Prix.
2023 Italian Grand Prix grid
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onCarlos Sainz Jnr has taken pole position for the Italian Grand Prix for Ferrari ahead of Max Verstappen and Charles Leclerc.
Verstappen exclusive: I’m not here to win seven titles or race until I’m 40
Interview
Posted onMax Verstappen tells RaceFans he doesn’t plan to race until he’s 40 like Lewis Hamilton – and isn’t bothered if people don’t give him credit for his success.
Hamilton’s new deal ‘good for F1’, say fellow champions Verstappen and Alonso
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onWorld champions Max Verstappen and Fernando Alonso have welcomed news Lewis Hamilton will race in F1 until at least the end of 2025.
Verstappen trashes “b*******” theory Red Bull’s car was designed to suit him
2023 Italian Grand Prix
Posted onMax Verstappen says claims Red Bull’s car is designed to suit him rather than his team mate are “b*******”. Sergio Perez says he’s driving at an “extreme” level.