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Verstappen Wins Italian GP as McLaren Team Orders Spark Norris-Piastri Controversy

Harry Bright by Harry Bright
September 7, 2025
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Verstappen Wins Italian GP as McLaren Team Orders Spark Norris-Piastri Controversy

Formula One F1 - Italian Grand Prix - Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Monza, Italy - September 7, 2025 Red Bull's Max Verstappen celebrates winning the Italian Grand Prix REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Max Verstappen was back to his ruthless best at Monza, claiming victory in the Italian Grand Prix after a fiery opening with Lando Norris and late-race drama involving McLaren’s own drivers.

The four-time world champion briefly surrendered the lead at the start but ultimately drove a controlled race, finishing ahead of Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris — though the McLaren teammates’ finishing order has ignited a firestorm.

Explosive Start: Norris Furious With Verstappen

Verstappen botched his launch, allowing Norris to pull alongside into Turn 1. The Brit appeared ready to snatch the lead until Verstappen cut the corner, holding position in controversial fashion.

“Idiot!” Norris fumed over team radio. To avoid a penalty, Verstappen reluctantly gave the place back, but by lap four he muscled his way back into the lead. From there, the Dutchman checked out.

Ferrari vs McLaren Dogfight

Behind them, Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc grabbed P3 off the line, only to lose it back after a bruising scrap with Piastri. The Australian refused to back down, reclaiming third and setting his sights on Norris.

But none of them had the pace to match Verstappen, who stretched a six-second cushion before the pit stops.

Strategy Games and Pit Stop Drama

Red Bull blinked first, bringing Verstappen in on lap 37 for hard tires. The undercut worked perfectly, with Verstappen immediately faster than both McLarens.

McLaren rolled the dice, leaving their drivers out until the final laps and switching both to softs. That’s when chaos struck: Norris suffered a slow pit stop, dropping behind Piastri.

Cue the controversy. McLaren issued a team order instructing Piastri to hand the place back — effectively gifting Norris second. The Australian obeyed, but his frustration was clear.

Championship Implications

  • Verstappen: extends his dominance with another win.
  • Piastri: retains the points lead, but only by 37 over Norris before the race — now cut to 31 after the enforced switch.
  • Norris: walks away with P2, but at the cost of a fractured atmosphere inside McLaren.

Final Word

On paper, Verstappen winning at Monza was business as usual. But the real story came from McLaren, where a slow pit stop and a controversial team order may have changed the complexion of the championship — and set the stage for fireworks between Norris and Piastri as the title fight heats up.

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