Red Bull’s Formula One world champion and runaway standings leader Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix at Monza on Sunday to romp to his 10 consecutive victory.
The Dutchman headed a Red Bull one-two with Sergio Perez coming second.
Ferrari’s Carlos Sainz held off a late challenge from his team mate Charles Leclerc to finish third and secure a place on the podium.
Spain’s Sainz started in pole position and did well to hold off Verstappen until the 14th lap and Perez until the 46st given the Red Bulls’ superior pace.
“I never would have believed this (winning 10 consecutive races) was possible,” Verstappen said.
“Today they made me sweat for it.
“The Ferrari had a lot of top speed and it was hard to overtake, so I had to force Sainz to make a mistake, which I got on turn one when he locked up” Verstappen is not particularly popular with Ferrari fans, who started to leap up and down and chant “those who don’t jump are Red Bull supporters”.
Source: Ansa News Agency (ANA)