ITALY — For anyone that tuned in after the first six laps of the Formula 1 (F1) race in Monza, Italy on Sunday, Sept. 7, the top five drivers were all in the same order they started. Viewers would probably then assume nothing much had or would happen in the race. Past seasons of F1 would support such a conclusion, but in this 2025 season, every race seems to have countless twists and turns.

The course at Monza is nicknamed the “Temple of Speed” for good reason. Max Verstappen’s pole setting lap in his Red Bull earned him not only the top spot on the grid for the race on Sunday, but it was also the fastest F1 lap recorded, ever. From start to finish on Sunday, this year’s race was the fastest race in F1 history. Not only do the cars reach high speeds, they fly around the track quicker than

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