Verstappen felt like a turtle against Mercedes at Monza

First reported 1 day, 21 hours ago · latest 15 hours ago

Max Verstappen finished on the podium at the Italian Grand Prix but lamented Red Bull's lack of straight-line speed, comparing the car to a turtle against Mercedes. Qualifying issues also disrupted George Russell's final lap.

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How the sources differ

Motorsport.com and F1i focus on Verstappen's podium and car pace complaints, while Crash.net highlights the straight-line deficit. RaceFans and PlanetF1 detail the qualifying incident with Russell, and Autosport explains the 'paper' comment. Formula1.com reports the qualifying problem.

Recommended first read: Motorsport.com provides the most comprehensive coverage of Verstappen's race and qualifying comments, with an image and no paywall.

Verstappen felt like a turtle against Mercedes at Monza

How the sources differ

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