Formula 1 qualifying at Monza produced a remarkable milestone as Max Verstappen secured pole position with the fastest lap ever recorded in Formula 1 history. The high-speed nature of the Italian circuit, known for producing the highest average lap speeds of the season, provided the perfect stage for this historic achievement [1].
The qualifying session showcased Red Bull's continued dominance under new team boss Laurent Mekies, whose leadership has already drawn praise from Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko [2]. The team's performance at Monza further solidified their strong position in the championship.
Ferrari faced disappointment at their home race, unable to match the pace of their rivals despite the passionate support of the tifosi [3]. The Italian team's struggles highlighted the growing performance gap to the front-runners.
Looking ahead, Formula 1 is considering significant changes to its race weekend format, with discussions ongoing about potential modifications to improve the spectacle [4]. One notable development is the likely increase in sprint races, with plans suggesting around 10 such events by 2027 [5].
The weekend also saw ongoing deliberations about driver futures, with Red Bull taking additional time to evaluate Yuki Tsunoda's performance for potential 2026 opportunities [6]. The team emphasized the need for more "clean samples" to make a definitive decision about the Japanese driver's future.
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- F1 could get around 10 sprint races by 2027 as promoters embrace their value
- Why Red Bull keeps needing more time to assess Tsunoda's F1 future
