Monza GP 2025: Verstappen Shatters Records + McLaren's Team Orders Backlash

The 2025 Italian Grand Prix at Monza had it all: record-breaking speed, championship-shaping controversy, and heartbreak for Ferrari fans. Max Verstappen dominated from pole, setting the fastest-ever Formula 1 race at the Temple of Speed. But the spotlight quickly shifted to McLaren, where a slow pit stop for Lando Norris and controversial team orders against Oscar Piastri triggered boos from the Tifosi and fresh questions about championship fairness.Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc narrowly missed the podium, Lewis Hamilton clawed back from a penalty for a strong Ferrari finish, and the midfield saw chaos with Alonso’s DNF, Hulkenberg’s DNS, Antonelli’s penalty, and Ollie Bearman edging closer to a race ban.Join Erin and Inna on Reading the Grid as they break down Verstappen’s Monza masterclass, McLaren’s team order blunders, Ferrari’s bittersweet weekend, and what it all means for the championship fight heading into Baku. Plus, hear the best team radio moments, paddock gossip, and off-track news — including Daniel Ricciardo’s retirement and Monaco’s contract extension through 2035.