Verstappen rues Red Bull 'problem' in Italy Qualifying

Max Verstappen qualified sixth for the Italian Grand Prix after experiencing recurring rear axle issues that hampered his performance throughout the session. The Red Bull driver, who noted the problem hindered his car's ability to handle curbs and bumps, remains uncertain about his podium chances while hoping for a full technical recovery before Sunday's race. Teammate Liam Lawson, filling in for the injured Isack Hadjar, qualified 13th and faced further frustration after being blocked by McLaren's Oscar Piastri during his final Q2 attempt. With a grid penalty already confirmed due to power unit changes, Lawson's focus was primarily on race pace, acknowledging that the team's weekend was largely compromised by the impending start-position sanctions.