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Max Verstappen Claims Victory at Monza, Breaking 112-Day Winless Streak
In a dramatic turn of events at the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Monza, Max Verstappen secured his 15th career victory, ending an 112-day winless streak. The Red Bull driver's triumph marked Red Bull's 66th triumph in the sport's history, with team boss Mark Mateschitz present to witness the milestone.
The race saw a series of strategic moves and close battles, with Verstappen initially defending his pole position with determination, causing Lando Norris to go through the grass. However, Verstappen complied and gave back the position he had gained on Norris after the start, following instructions from his team.
Meanwhile, Verstappen was investigated by race control after the start for potentially dangerous driving. Red Bull reacted swiftly to avoid a possible penalty for their driver. The swap in positions reduced Piastri's lead over Norris to 31 points, with Piastri later being instructed to let Norris pass in the final phase of the race, which cost him three points.
Despite Ferrari being the home team, they finished the race without a win. Charles Leclerc secured fourth place, while Lewis Hamilton could only manage sixth. One Ferrari driver did not start the race due to a hydraulic problem, leaving the Scuderia without a full line-up.
Verstappen regained the lead in the fifth lap, leaving Norris no chance to mount a counterattack. Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri finished 20 seconds behind Verstappen, with the Dutch driver building up a comfortable lead during the race.
Helmut Marko, Red Bull's motorsport advisor, expressed his joy over Verstappen's win, praising the team's strategy and the driver's performance. With eight Grand Prix left in the season, Verstappen is currently 94 points behind the championship leader, Piastri.
The available information does not detail any specific actions taken by the Ferrari team on their home circuit before the race started this season. The focus now shifts to the next race, with the drivers and teams eager to continue their battle for supremacy in the world of Formula 1.
