Max Verstappen disrupted Mercedes' qualifying plans at Formula 1's Italian Grand Prix as Kimi Antonelli aimed to give George Russell a slipstream

Mercedes had the ultimate tactical plan heading into the final stages of qualifying for the 2026 Italian Grand Prix. Because championship leader Kimi Antonelli was already relegated to the back of the grid due to a massive engine penalty,

Toto Wolff was quick to blame Max Verstappen after qualifying at Monza.

Max Verstappen was again complaining about his Red Bull via team radio during qualifying at the Italian Grand Prix, and he explained his difficulties after qualifying in fifth place. The four-time champion is often vocal about problems during sessions, and qualifying at Monza proved no different to normal.

Max Verstappen suspects he knows why his Red Bull suddenly worked less effectively during qualifying for the Italian Grand Prix. The Dutchman still felt much better in the RB22 during the third free practice session,

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Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff has blamed Max Verstappen for costing George Russell pole position at the Italian Grand Prix. Russell was the favourite to take pole heading into qualifying but he was beaten by Pierre Gasly by 0.060 seconds as the Alpine driver stunned with an incredible last-gasp lap.

After Max Verstappen was pleased with the handling of his RB22 in the third Monza practice session, he was hoping for a strong qualifying result. But the Red Bull Racing star was left disappointed.

Toto Wolff believes Max Verstappen is the reason why George Russell lost out on pole position for the Formula 1

Max Verstappen reveals that he was ill for few days after heavy crash in F1 Dutch GP, as he appreciates the safety of the sport in current times. It is not often that the four-time F1 champion Verstappen suffers