--- title: "Max Verstappen Breaks All-Time F1 Record With 10 Straight Wins at Italian GP" description: "Red Bull's Max Verstappen breaks the all-time Formula 1 consecutive win record, with ten in a row, at the Italian grand prix." date: "2023-09-03" modified: "2023-09-03" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/max-verstappen-breaks-all-time-f1-record-with-10-straight-wins-at-italian-gp" categories: - "F1" - "News" - "Racing" --- # Max Verstappen Breaks All-Time F1 Record With 10 Straight Wins at Italian GP ![]() *Getty* Red Bull's [Max Verstappen]() went into the Formula 1 Italian GP at Monza with the chance to break the all-time F1 record for consecutive wins. While he claimed he wasn't thinking about potentially breaking the record prior to the race, there's no way it wasn't on his mind. And in the end, Verstappen took home the win, his tenth in a row, officially breaking the nine-win record held by Sebastian Vettel. Thankfully, Verstappen had to actually earn this one. Typically, Verstappen starts from pole position and gains such an early lead that he's barely challenged throughout the race. However, that wasn't the case in Italy, as Ferrari's Carlos Sainz started in pole position and gave Verstappen one hell of a fight. For around 15 laps, at least. Sainz, who won driver of the day, defended the second place Verstappen with everything he had. Incredible driving allowed Sainz to hold off Verstappen until his tires finally failed him, causing him to lock up while braking hard into turn one, which is what allowed the Dutchman to get past. Both Ferraris—Sainz's and Charles Leclerc's—had better top speed than both Red Bulls, so Verstappen knew tire wear was going to be what eventually let him take the lead. ![]() **Sainz holding off Verstappen | Getty Images** “Carlos had a lot of top speed and it was so hard to get a move, so I had to force a mistake which I got on turn one when he locked up. I could see they were struggling with their rear tires, so I just had to pick my moment," said Verstappen after the race. [Sergio Perez](), Red Bull's other driver, finished in second, giving the team yet another one-two finish to end the day. That one-two punch also gives Red Bull 540 points in the constructor's championship, more than double the second place [Mercedes](). However, this season is all about Max Verstappen. Not only is he firmly in the lead for the driver's championship, and could clinch the title well before the season's end, but he's now Formula 1's all-time record holder for most consecutive wins. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()