Max Verstappen’s Monza story: From fastest lap in F1 history to P5 start at 2026

In an explosive show of speed, Max Verstappen shattered 2 Formula 1 records astatine Monza successful 2025. With an mean of 264.682 km/h, helium clocked the fastest qualifying thigh successful history, portion the 2025 Italian Grand Prix itself marked a grounds for the quickest contention ever. Despite this success, Verstappen's show saw him qualifying 5th for the upcoming 2026 Italian Grand Prix.