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EPISODE · Sep 10, 2025 · 52 MIN

Max Verstappen Dominates, McLaren Team Orders Drama & Ferrari Bounce Back | Monza Recap

from The Critical Lap F1 Podcast · host Daniel and Reuben

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza may not have been the most thrilling race of the season, but it was still a huge step up from the summer break — and it gave us plenty to unpack! From Max Verstappen’s dominant drive and McLaren’s team orders controversy to Ferrari’s bounce-back weekend and another Isack Hadjar standout performance, we break down all the big storylines from Monza.Timestamps:(0:00) Intro & Monza reaction(3:17) Verstappen in prime form(11:47) Ferrari fightback(14:54) Hadjar vs Tsunoda(16:08) Max’s first-lap tactics(25:32) Valsecchi steals the show(26:54) McLaren’s “Papaya Incident”(37:11) Norris vs Piastri debate(42:29) Zak Brown’s bigger plan(46:46) Random highlights & Gasly news(50:44) Wrap & Azerbaijan previewIf you’re a Formula 1 fan looking for insights on Red Bull, McLaren, Ferrari, Alpine, and more, plus plenty of laughs along the way, this is the episode for you.

The Italian Grand Prix at Monza may not have been the most thrilling race of the season, but it was still a huge step up from the summer break — and it gave us plenty to unpack! From Max Verstappen’s dominant drive and McLaren’s team orders controversy to Ferrari’s bounce-back weekend and another Isack Hadjar standout performance, we break down all the big storylines from Monza. Timestamps: (0:00) Intro & Monza reaction(3:17) Verstappen in prime form(11:47) Ferrari fightback(14:54) Hadjar...

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