The roar of the engines takes over the Monza circuit from September 1 to 3, marking the fourteenth stop of the Formula 1 World Championship. But it is not just any stop; it is the stage where Max Verstappen, the undisputed leader of the championship, seeks to make history. With an impressive 138-point lead over teammate Checo Pérez, Verstappen is aiming for his tenth consecutive win, breaking the record he shares with Sebastian Vettel.
The season has been, without a doubt, one of Red Bull’s dominance. Verstappen has accumulated 11 victories and Pérez has added two more to the record of the energy drink team. This power means that the competition is practically over and they must fight for third place.
That is where Fernando Alonso appears. The Asturian rider arrives at Monza with a recent second position in Zandvoort under his belt. Although he is far from threatening Red Bull’s supremacy, Alonso sits third in the championship and makes no secret of his desire to add a 33rd victory to his record, which could have come last week.
The Ferraris are not having a good season, but at home, Carlos Sainz can turn the tables. The Spanish rider has achieved a fantastic pole position, staying ahead of Verstappen, who will start second. Leclerc, also from Ferrari, will be third. Alonso will start from tenth position.
The event will be televised starting at 3:00 p.m. on September 3 through two main platforms: DAZN and Movistar Plus. In an interesting change, Movistar Plus’s Formula 1 themed channel is now known as DAZN F1, and additional channels, DAZN1 and DAZN2, have been enabled, expanding the options for fans.
For those seeking more detailed coverage, the La Vanguardia website promises real-time information on the event.
