Italian Grand Prix live coverage: Max Verstappen’s date with destiny

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Max Verstappen is on the cusp of history, but can Ferrari deny him at Monza?

If you are reading this then you probably know: Max Verstappen is on the cusp of Formula 1 history.

Having won nine straight races, one more victory would put his name in the history books. Verstappen currently sits level with Sebastian Vettel’s mark of nine straight wins, set back in 2013. With a win in the Italian Grand Prix, Verstappen will set a new F1 standard.

But it will not be easy given what we saw on Saturday. Instead of Verstappen on pole, it will be Carlos Sainz Jr., the Ferrari driver having thrilled the home crowd with a tremendous effort in qualifying. Right behind him will be teammate Charles Leclerc, giving Ferrari a chance to put together a two-car chain to rocket to the front.

As for Verstappen, he will come off the line second, but with teammate Sergio Pérez starting fifth, he will not have many friendly faces to help him at the start of the race.

George Russell will start fourth, with Alexander Albon lurking in sixth with an extremely fast FW45 at his disposal.

We will have you covered all morning long with analysis and more, so check back early and often! Lights go out at 9:00 a.m. Eastern for what should be a thrilling race.

And perhaps a historic one.