F1 NATION: Verstappen's dominance, McLaren team orders and the Tifosi on fine form – it’s our Italian GP review

The F1 Nation crew review all the talking points from an eventful Italian Grand Prix at Monza.

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The Italian Grand Prix at Monza is always a sight to behold, from the passionate fans in the stands to the cars zooming around at incredible speeds. Max Verstappen won the fastest race in F1 history on Sunday, comfortably beating the McLaren pair into second and third.

Lando Norris finished second to reduce his deficit in the Championship by three points, as Oscar Piastri came home P3. But with team orders enacted by the papaya outfit, there was plenty to discuss.

McLaren Team Principal Andrea Stella joined F1 Nation host Tom Clarkson in the paddock post-race to reflect on an eventful race, and just what went on when Piastri was ordered to let his team mate by.

L'Equipe's Fred Ferret and Brazilian journalist Julianne Cerasoli also join Clarkson to chat about Red Bull’s dominance at Monza, with Verstappen winning by nearly 20 seconds. It was Laurent Mekies’ first win since joining Red Bull as Team Principal, and what a way to achieve the victory.

Ferrari could not deliver a podium on home soil for the Tifosi, with Charles Leclerc fourth and Lewis Hamilton sixth. While they delivered a strong haul of points, the Scuderia found themselves outclassed by both McLaren and Red Bull - so is there work to do?

Elsewhere, Kimi Antonelli had an eventful race that included another penalty - but he did at least finish in the points on home soil. Team mate George Russell also took some valuable points in fifth, but Mercedes like Ferrari just did not have the pace to fight Red Bull and McLaren at the Temple of Speed.

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