Max Verstappen set a new Formula One record as he surpassed the mark set by Sebastian Vettel and won a 10th consecutive race thanks to another impeccable drive, this time at the Italian Grand Prix.
The two-time world champion started the race from second on the grid but was able to get past the Ferrari of Carlos Sainz Jnr on lap 15 and was rarely troubled as he cruised to his 12th win of the season.
The victory ensured that Oracle Red Bull Racing have won every race this season and extended Verstappen’s lead to 145 points in the drivers’ championship from teammate Sergio Pérez, who was able to finish in second.
On setting a new record, Verstappen said: “I never would of believed that was possible but we had to work for it today and that made it definitely a lot more fun.”
There was also another impressive showing from 21-year-old Kiwi driver Liam Lawson who guided his Scuderia AlphaTauri to a 13th place finish in just his second grands prix, while teammate Yuki Tsunoda had a mechanical issue with his car on the formation lap and was unable to start the race.
