Having won in front of his own fans last weekend, Max Verstappen did it on enemy turf on Sunday to leave the Red Bull driver within touching distance of a second straight Formula 1 title. Verstappen stepped onto the iconic Monza podium for the first time in his career after winning the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen now has a 116-point lead over Charles Leclerc, who finished second. With just six races remaining, the Dutch driver could clinch the title in Singapore next month. Russell was third, ahead of Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lewis Hamilton, who had both fought through the field after starting at the back of the grid following penalties.
Italian Grand Prix: Formula One Champion Max Verstappen Wins At Monza For First Time – In Pics
Having won in front of his own fans last weekend, Max Verstappen did it on enemy turf on Sunday to leave the Red Bull driver within touching distance of a second straight Formula 1 title. Verstappen stepped onto the iconic Monza podium for the first time in his career after winning the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday. Verstappen now has a 116-point lead over Charles Leclerc, who finished second. With just six races remaining, the Dutch driver could clinch the title in Singapore next month. Russell was third, ahead of Carlos Sainz Jr. and Lewis Hamilton, who had both fought through the field after starting at the back of the grid following penalties.
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