See how Verstappen beat Norris to pole with our ‘Ghost Car’

Max Verstappen secured his fifth pole position of the 2025 season at the Italian Grand Prix, triumphing in a nail-biting qualifying session at Monza. The Red Bull driver edged out McLaren's Lando Norris by a mere 0.077 seconds. After Verstappen initially led, Norris mounted a strong challenge, briefly taking the top spot with a 1m 18.869s lap. However, Verstappen responded with a blistering 1m 18.792s, snatching pole back from his rival in a thrilling display of speed and precision. This incredibly tight battle sets the stage for an exciting race day at the Temple of Speed.