News Details
Verstappen felt ‘like a turtle’ against Mercedes drivers in Italian GP
© XPB Michael Delaney
06/09/2026 at 18:3906/09/2026 at 18:44 40 SHARES Share on.. Share on.. Share on.. Max Verstappen left Monza with a podium finish but little satisfaction, insisting Red Bull’s lack of straight-line deployment had left him fighting with one hand tied behind his back against Mercedes' drivers. The Dutchman had looked capable of disrupting the Brackley squad's running order during the opening phase of Sunday’s Italian Grand Prix, climbing from fifth on the grid and embroiling himself in the battle at the sharp end. But once the race settled into its rhythm, a familiar weakness began to undermine his challenge. Even with fresher tyres after Red Bull...
Full Story »
Full Story »
You May Also Be Interested In...
George Russell admits belief that Mercedes must...
George Russell emphasised the importance of putting 'the team first' as...
3d ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Verstappen says Red Bull-Ford still disadvantaged
Sep.4 Max Verstappen says Red Bull remains in talks with the FIA over...
2d ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Verstappen linked to Portimao GT3 finale
Sep.3 Max Verstappen could make another GT3 appearance this year, with...
3d ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Mercedes grooming the next Italian ‘Kimi'
Sep.5 Mercedes is already grooming another young Italian talent in the...
1d ago from OneStopStrategy.com
Elsewhere On The Network
Popular On MGPToday.com
Nicolo Bulega claims treble after red-flagged French...
Nicolo Bulega sealed a dominant victory in the red-flagged Race 2 at the...
6h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
Adelaide will be “one of the safest circuits on the...
No description available...
8h ago from Motorsport.com
Fabio di Giannantonio has “major chances” of...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Pol Espargaro warns 'MotoGP riders not aware of the...
No description available...
1d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On IndyCarToday.com
Tymek Kucharczyk wins Laguna Seca finale as Nikita...
No description available...
2h ago from Motorsport.com
Conor Daly returns to IndyCar with full time contract
Dreyer and Reinbold Racing will compete with Conor Daly behind the wheel...
15h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Laguna Seca – Qualifying Results
The final qualifying session of the 2026 IndyCar season took place on...
22h ago from MotorsportWeek.c...
IndyCar Laguna Seca starting lineup: Scott McLaughlin...
No description available...
21h ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On TotalWRC.com
Injury forces WRC Chile co-driver change for...
No description available...
2d ago from Motorsport.com
Takamoto Katsuta will “never forget” rivals’...
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
FIA president optimistic WRC will return to Argentina
No description available...
3d ago from Motorsport.com
Popular On GunnersToday.com
'Seems to be coming alive for Arsenal again' - Fans...
Arsenal fans on X have hailed Martin Odegaard after he excelled during...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Jamie Carragher makes worrying prediction for Arsenal...
Arsenal picked up a win over Chelsea in the Premier League earlier today,...
15m ago from CaughtOffside.com
Arsenal fans deliver brutal message to Chelsea star...
Arsenal picked up a 2-1 win over Chelsea in the Premier League earlier...
1h ago from CaughtOffside.com
'Most shocking thing I’ve ever seen' - Chelsea fans...
Chelsea fans are fuming with Malo Gusto after his performance against...
1h ago from SportsKeeda.com
Comments
Hottest News
Lewis Hamilton makes ‘no rules' admission after...
Lewis Hamilton has revealed Ferrari not having... Read More »
1h ago from MotorsportWeek.com
Ferrari humiliated at Italian Grand Prix as Lewis Hamilton...
This was bad for Ferrari, really bad. Hoping for... Read More »
4h ago from GPFans.com
F1: Italian Grand Prix: Race team notes - Ferrari
We knew that this race would be challenging. Read More »
1h ago from Pitpass.com
