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Today. Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:45:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://deadformat.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/cropped-ChatGPT-Image-Aug-5-2025-04_09_27-PM-32x32.png Monza Archives - DeadFormat https://deadformat.co.uk/tag/monza/ 32 32 F1 Italian Grand Prix – Monza 2025 https://deadformat.co.uk/f1-italian-grand-prix-monza-2025/ https://deadformat.co.uk/f1-italian-grand-prix-monza-2025/?noamp=mobile#respond Sun, 07 Sep 2025 20:12:01 +0000 https://deadformat.co.uk/?p=10592 Verstappen Dominates at Monza Max Verstappen converted pole into victory at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix after a commanding drive at Monza. The Red Bull star briefly duelled with Lando Norris in the opening stages but quickly pulled away to secure his third win of the 2025 season. Norris came home second after McLaren […]

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]]> Verstappen Dominates at Monza

Max Verstappen converted pole into victory at the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix after a commanding drive at Monza. The Red Bull star briefly duelled with Lando Norris in the opening stages but quickly pulled away to secure his third win of the 2025 season. Norris came home second after McLaren enforced team orders, with Oscar Piastri taking the final podium spot in third.

McLaren Team Orders Raise Eyebrows

A slow pit stop for Norris flipped the order between the McLaren drivers, with Piastri briefly moving ahead. Piastri benefitted from a lightning-fast 1.9s stop, while Norris lost significant time after a wheel gun issue delayed his service to nearly six seconds. McLaren instructed Piastri to let Norris reclaim second place, referencing a similar scenario in Hungary last year when Norris had returned a position.

Piastri Plays the Team Game

Oscar Piastri ultimately complied with the team’s instruction but was heard expressing his frustration over the radio. “We said a slow pit stop was part of racing,” Piastri told his engineer Tom Stallard. “I don’t really get what changed here. But if you really want to do it, then I’ll do it.”

Afterwards, Piastri denied he was shocked by the order, explaining that the team had discussed different scenarios ahead of time. “No, not really,” the Australian said. “We have had discussions about all kinds of situations… I’m sure we’ll review it and discuss more, but it wasn’t unexpected.”

When pressed to expand on his radio comments, the nine-time grand prix winner brushed it off. “I think the radio call kind of says enough,” Piastri remarked, refusing to elaborate further.

Verstappen Reacts Over the Radio

From the lead, Verstappen was informed by race engineer Gianpiero Lambiase about McLaren’s decision. “Ha! Just because he had a slow stop?” the Dutchman chuckled over the radio, before Lambiase reminded him to stay focused. Unbothered, Verstappen drove on to the chequered flag and sealed another decisive victory.

Leclerc Misses Out, Mercedes Score Double Points

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc couldn’t replicate his Monza triumph from 2024, finishing a lonely fourth in front of the Tifosi. George Russell and Lewis Hamilton secured fifth and sixth for Mercedes, ensuring both Silver Arrows scored solid points.

PosDriverTeamTime/Gap
1Max VerstappenRed Bull–
2Lando NorrisMcLaren+19.207s
3Oscar PiastriMcLaren+21.351s
4Charles LeclercFerrari+25.624s
5George RussellMercedes+32.881s
6Lewis HamiltonFerrari+37.449s
7Alexander AlbonWilliams+50.537s
8Gabriel BortoletoStake+58.484s
9Kimi AntonelliMercedes+59.762s
10Isack HadjarRacing Bulls+63.891s
11Carlos SainzWilliams+64.469s
12Oliver BearmanHaas+79.288s
13Yuki TsunodaRed Bull+80.701s
14Liam LawsonRacing Bulls+82.351s
15Esteban OconHaas+1 Lap
16Pierre GaslyAlpine+1 Lap
17Franco ColapintoAlpine+1 Lap
18Lance StrollAston Martin+1 Lap
19Fernando AlonsoAston MartinDNF
20Nico HulkenbergStakeDNF

Tsunoda vs Lawson: Clash at Turn 4

Yuki Tsunoda criticised Liam Lawson after the pair made contact through Turn 4. Lawson, who started on softs and had already switched to hards, ran side-by-side with Tsunoda before both went wide. Lawson briefly passed but returned the position later.

Tsunoda Questions Lawson’s Tactics

Tsunoda argued that Lawson’s defence was unnecessary given their differing strategies. “I was fighting for points, and he wasn’t,” Tsunoda said. “If it’s for points, I understand. But otherwise, what’s the point?”

The Japanese driver also had a scrappy first lap, skipping Turn 1 after nearly colliding with Lewis Hamilton. “I’m happy with my decision – I avoided contact. He divebombed into me,” Tsunoda explained.

Drivers & Team Championship Standings after the Italian/ Monza Grandprix 2025

PosDriverTeamPoints
1Oscar PiastriMcLaren F1 Team324
2Lando NorrisMcLaren F1 Team293
3Max VerstappenRed Bull Racing230
4George RussellMercedes AMG F1194
5Charles LeclercScuderia Ferrari163
6Lewis HamiltonScuderia Ferrari117
7Alexander AlbonWilliams Racing70
8Kimi AntonelliMercedes AMG F166
9Isack HadjarRacing Bulls38
10Nico HulkenbergStake F1 Team37
11Lance StrollAston Martin F1 Team32
12Fernando AlonsoAston Martin F1 Team30
13Esteban OconHaas F128
14Pierre GaslyAlpine F120
15Liam LawsonRacing Bulls20
16Gabriel BortoletoStake F1 Team18
17Oliver BearmanHaas F116
18Carlos SainzWilliams Racing16
19Yuki TsunodaRed Bull Racing12
20Franco ColapintoAlpine F10
21Jack DoohanAlpine F10
PosTeamDriversPoints
1McLarenNorris & Piastri617
2FerrariLeclerc & Hamilton280
3MercedesRussell & Antonelli260
4Red BullVerstappen & Tsunoda239
5WilliamsSainz & Albon86
6Aston MartinAlonso & Stroll62
7Racing BullsLawson & Hadjar61
8Stake F1 TeamHulkenberg & Bortoleto55
9HaasOcon & Bearman44
10AlpineGasly & Colapinto20

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]]> https://deadformat.co.uk/f1-italian-grand-prix-monza-2025/feed/ 0 10592 Monza’s Banking: The Oval That Changed Formula 1 Forever https://deadformat.co.uk/monzas-banking-the-oval-that-changed-formula-1-forever/ https://deadformat.co.uk/monzas-banking-the-oval-that-changed-formula-1-forever/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2025 23:38:42 +0000 https://deadformat.co.uk/?p=10589 The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is one of the most historic races in Formula 1, but the modern road course hides a darker past. Decades ago, the race also ran on it’s towering banked oval, a section of track that was eventually abandoned after a series of tragedies. Monza Built for Pure Speed When […]

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]]> The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is one of the most historic races in Formula 1, but the modern road course hides a darker past. Decades ago, the race also ran on it’s towering banked oval, a section of track that was eventually abandoned after a series of tragedies.

Monza Built for Pure Speed

When it first opened in 1922, it was designed as a combination of a sweeping road course and two enormous 21-degree banked corners. Together they created a fearsome 10km layout where cars thundered across the start/finish straight twice per lap.

By the late 1950s, it had become the fastest circuit in the world. Drivers were pushing speeds beyond the limits of machinery and safety. Even today, Monza holds that crown — Max Verstappen shattered the track record in 2025, clocking the fastest lap in Formula 1 history at 264.682 km/h.

Early Tragedies at Monza

Monza’s banking quickly earned a deadly reputation.

  • In 1928, Emilio Materassi crashed into the main stand, killing himself and 22 spectators.
  • In 1933, three drivers were killed in one afternoon.

The tragedies cemented Monza’s image as a breathtaking but unforgiving temple of speed.

The 1961 Monza Disaster

The darkest day came at the 1961 Italian Grand Prix. Ferrari drivers Wolfgang von Trips and Phil Hill arrived at Monza locked in a title fight.

Von Trips, starting on pole, clashed with Jim Clark’s Lotus on lap two. His Ferrari vaulted into the crowd at terrifying speed, killing the German instantly along with 14 spectators. The car bounced back onto the track, leaving chaos in its wake.

Despite the carnage, the race was not stopped. Hill went on to win at Monza, securing the world championship. It proved to be the final Grand Prix held on the banking.

Why Monza’s Banking Still Stands

F1 dropped it’s banking from 1962 onwards, but the concrete structure remains to this day. Demolition plans surfaced in 2000, yet high costs and a global petition fronted by fans and racing legends like Stirling Moss, Jackie Stewart, and Phil Hill saved it.

Restoration work in the 2010s made the banking safe for visitors, and today fans can still walk its daunting incline outside race weekends.

Monza Today

Since the banking’s removal, Monza has relied solely on its road course. Over the years, chicanes and safety measures have been added, but Monza remains F1’s fastest track.

The old oval now stands as a ghostly relic, reminding fans of the days when Monza pushed Formula 1 to the very edge — and paid the ultimate price.

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]]> https://deadformat.co.uk/monzas-banking-the-oval-that-changed-formula-1-forever/feed/ 0 10589 Verstappen Shatters F1 Lap Record in Monza Qualifying Triumph https://deadformat.co.uk/verstappen-shatters-f1-lap-record-in-monza-qualifying-triumph/ https://deadformat.co.uk/verstappen-shatters-f1-lap-record-in-monza-qualifying-triumph/?noamp=mobile#respond Sat, 06 Sep 2025 23:24:52 +0000 https://deadformat.co.uk/?p=10586 During the free practice sessions at the Italian Grand Prix, the data already suggested Max Verstappen had the tools for a strong weekend. Unlike last year at Monza, Red Bull was competitive right from the start, thanks in part to the RB21’s aerodynamic efficiency. With Verstappen comfortable and confident behind the wheel, it looked like […]

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]]> During the free practice sessions at the Italian Grand Prix, the data already suggested Max Verstappen had the tools for a strong weekend. Unlike last year at Monza, Red Bull was competitive right from the start, thanks in part to the RB21’s aerodynamic efficiency. With Verstappen comfortable and confident behind the wheel, it looked like the perfect recipe for success.

Beating McLaren to Pole

Despite the advantage, Verstappen still had to dig deep to fend off the McLarens of Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. His ultimate lap delivered not only pole position but also an all-time F1 record: an average speed of 264.682 km/h, the fastest lap in Formula 1 history.

First Sector Breakthrough

Red Bull’s weekend wasn’t flawless. They struggled in the first sector during practice, but crucial adjustments paid off in qualifying. Verstappen regained ground with higher top speeds, courtesy of a trimmed rear wing, which offset McLaren’s strength in the middle sector.

The Top Speed Edge

McLaren chose to run more wing, giving Norris the quickest second sector, but Verstappen lost only 0.045s overall. His bravery through Lesmo 1 and superior straight-line speed proved decisive. The margins were razor thin, and without such precision, the four-time world champion might not even have made the top three.

Ferrari Falters at Home

For Ferrari, the session was anything but smooth. The Scuderia opted for maximum speed in front of the Tifosi, turning the SF-25 into a rocket in sector one. Yet Charles Leclerc paid the price in the high-speed corners, where he lost over a tenth to Norris.

A Strategic Battle Looms

Looking ahead to the race, Verstappen’s pole is far from a guaranteed win. McLaren’s long-standing advantage in tyre management and the ability to run two cars strategically could prove decisive. Norris and Piastri, both in the title hunt, are unafraid to make bold choices, as Hungary showed when Norris won with a one-stop strategy.

Verstappen’s Advantage at Monza

Even so, Verstappen has manoeuvred himself into a strong position. His superior top speed makes McLaren’s task of overtaking far more difficult, especially with DRS less effective at Monza’s ultra-fast layout. An average lap speed of 264.682 km/h cements his achievement as something truly extraordinary.

F1 Italian Grand Prix – Monza 2025 – Results

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]]> https://deadformat.co.uk/verstappen-shatters-f1-lap-record-in-monza-qualifying-triumph/feed/ 0 10586 F1 Italian Grand Prix Schedule – Monza 2025 https://deadformat.co.uk/f1-italian-grand-prix-schedule-monza-2025/ https://deadformat.co.uk/f1-italian-grand-prix-schedule-monza-2025/?noamp=mobile#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2025 13:44:55 +0000 https://deadformat.co.uk/?p=10452 The 2025 Formula 1 season returns to one of its most iconic venues this weekend with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Round 16 of 24, the race kicks off the final European leg before the long-haul flyaways and could play a pivotal role in shaping this year’s championship fight. The Championship Picture Oscar Piastri […]

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]]> The 2025 Formula 1 season returns to one of its most iconic venues this weekend with the Italian Grand Prix at Monza. Round 16 of 24, the race kicks off the final European leg before the long-haul flyaways and could play a pivotal role in shaping this year’s championship fight.

The Championship Picture

Oscar Piastri arrives at Monza in control of the standings after his victory in the Dutch Grand Prix, which, combined with Lando Norris’s costly engine failure, has given him a 34-point cushion over his McLaren teammate. With eight races remaining, every point matters, and Monza’s high-speed straights will put both McLarens under immense pressure to maximise results.

Behind them, Ferrari and Mercedes are locked in a fierce battle for third place in the Constructors’ standings. Lewis Hamilton, now racing in Ferrari red for the first time at Monza, will be one of the weekend’s biggest storylines. The seven-time champion has a five-place grid penalty for a yellow-flag infringement in Zandvoort, where his race ended in the barriers. Despite the setback, the Tifosi will be out in force, creating one of the most electric atmospheres of the season.

What to Expect at Monza

The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is famed for its blistering speed, with cars running minimal downforce to reach over 220 mph on the straights. Slipstreaming and DRS battles often define the race, while heavy braking zones into the Rettifilo chicane and Variante della Roggia provide prime overtaking opportunities. Strategy tends to be straightforward, but tyre wear can become a factor if track temperatures climb.

With the championship fight intensifying and the home crowd backing Ferrari, the 2025 Italian GP promises drama on and off the track.

Drivers to Watch

  • Oscar Piastri – The current championship leader looks composed and confident. A strong result in Italy would further cement his bid for the title.
  • Lando Norris – After the heartbreak of Zandvoort, Norris will be desperate to bounce back. His pace at Monza last year suggests he could be a real threat.
  • Lewis Hamilton – Making his first Monza appearance with Ferrari, Hamilton faces a grid penalty but will have the crowd firmly behind him. If anyone can carve through the field here, it’s him.
  • Max Verstappen – Sitting further back in the standings, Verstappen remains a dangerous competitor. Red Bull’s straight-line speed could give him a crucial edge at Monza.

Italian GP Session Times (BST)

  • Friday, 5 September
    • Free Practice 1: 12:30 – 13:30
    • Free Practice 2: 16:00 – 17:00
  • Saturday, 6 September
    • Free Practice 3: 11:30 – 12:30
    • Qualifying: 15:00 – 16:00
  • Sunday, 7 September
    • Race: 14:00 – 16:00 (53 laps)

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