Verstappen takes historic 10th straight win in action-packed Italian GP

Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Verstappen breaks the record for most consecutive race wins as Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz almost collide on the final lap. Max Verstappen breaks the record for most consecutive race wins as Ferrari duo Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz almost collide on the final lap. Max Verstappen won the Italian Grand Prix from Red Bull team-mate Sergio Perez and Carlos Sainz to become the first driver to win 10 consecutive F1 races. Verstappen, who started from second, overtook pole-sitter Sainz before the first and only pit stops to secure victory and surpass Sebastian Vettel's record of nine straight wins from 2013.The triumph extends Verstappen's lead to 145 points in the drivers' championship from Perez, as Red Bull maintain their unbeaten record in 2023. "I never would have believed it was possible (to win 10 races in a row) but we had to work for it today and that made it a lot more fun," said Verstappen. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Verstappen takes the lead of the Italian GP after a high-speed wheel-to-wheel duel with Carlos Sainz Max Verstappen takes the lead of the Italian GP after a high-speed wheel-to-wheel duel with Carlos Sainz "We had good pace but they had a lot of top speed so it was hard to get close and get the move into Turn One so I had to force him into a mistake. Luckily it came at some point where he locked up. I tried to stay patient then just had to pick my moment."Perez was involved in an almighty battle behind Verstappen for the podium places, as Charles Leclerc nearly ran into the back of Sainz on the final lap in the fight for third.George Russell took fifth from Mercedes team-mate Lewis Hamilton, who used an alternative tyre strategy to finish in sixth despite a late collision with Oscar Piastri's McLaren. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Lewis Hamilton makes contact with Oscar Piastri which leads to him getting a five-second penalty for causing a collision. Lewis Hamilton makes contact with Oscar Piastri which leads to him getting a five-second penalty for causing a collision. Alex Albon gave Williams their joint-best result of the season with seventh, ahead of Lando Norris, Fernando Alonso and Valtteri Bottas.Italian GP result1) Max Verstappen, Red Bull2) Sergio Perez, Red Bull3) Carlos Sainz, Ferrari4) Charles Leclerc, Ferrari5) George Russell, Mercedes6) Lewis Hamilton, Mercedes7) Alex Albon, Williams8) Lando Norris, McLaren9) Fernando Alonso, Aston Martin10) Valtteri Bottas, Alfa RomeoHow Verstappen made F1 historyThe start was delayed due to Yuki Tsunoda crawling to a halt on the formation lap, but it was a relatively clean opening lap of the race as the top five drivers held their positions.Sainz led a DRS train at the front from Verstappen and Leclerc, but the Red Bull driver quickly noticed the leader was struggling with his rear tyres. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Max Verstappen tries to send it round the outside on Carlos Sainz who delivers some defiant defence to keep him behind. Max Verstappen tries to send it round the outside on Carlos Sainz who delivers some defiant defence to keep him behind. Verstappen nearly got past on a couple of occasions as he got alongside approaching the first corner. However, Sainz went too deep into the first chicane on Lap 15 which put him on the wrong line for the exit, so Verstappen got a good run through the Curve Grande (Turn 3) and took the lead before Turn 4.Outside of the pit stop phase, Verstappen retained the lead for the remainder of the Grand Prix, although he revealed there was a problem with his car during the latter stages of the race. More to follow...Stream F1 on Sky Sports with NOW. Cancel anytime