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They have just started the Italian Grand Prix buildup with the drivers parade in Monza at the top of the hour so we have less than an hour left to go.
Even though Ferrari are heating up from the practice sessions and qualifying over the last couple of days as many of you here have noticed and mentioned of Sainz success, there is a buzz around this race.
Although not for the Ferrari drivers but for Max Verstappen possibly making history after today's race and could be on the road to surpassing 15 achievements in a single season.
Bloomberg has also noticed all this excitement caused by one driver since the F1 included Las Vegas this season in their world circuit.
So watching this recent interview before this race with Max at Monza was an eye opening experience since they asked him if he ever got tired of winning will he retire in the near future:

Red Bull's Verstappen on Monza, Win Streak, Driving Style

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wEmf2n3FHE

[owengtam09]

Actually, it was Carlos Sainz that have led the Qualifying and shocked everybody if Max Verstappen lost in the Italian Grand Prix then we can surely say that the curse was really True that whoever won the last Italian Grand Prix will suffer a loss next season and it was happening but surely let's wait for the race t happen and how I wish that Max Verstappen will not make a fatal crash during the race,

Actually, it was always like this for the Practice and the qualifying We can see McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari getting into a higher position but when it comes to the actual Race Max Verstappen always prevails for sure, and During the Monza run he snatched the leadership to Carlos Sainz and make it through the championship, Max Verstappen has done it again

It's as if they are not learning from their past mistakes. Sometimes a pit too early, oftentimes a pit too late and a change in strategy, too. They had a decently built car with decently capable crew, plus their drivers are also top tier when it comes to F1. Even if they have the fastest car of the season, they still fail to consistently win and post positive results.

Surely Ferrari has learned from their mistake and right now I can see that both Ferraries are competing well against both RedBull and somehow Max Verstappen had done it against Monza so the curse was all lifted up because of Max Verstappen and for sure many will not be afraid with the Italian Grand Prix curse anymore,

But the interesting part is that the two Ferraries are competing with the RedBull much better now than the last season, it was a great thing for them to make it that way,

They have just started the Italian Grand Prix buildup with the drivers parade in Monza at the top of the hour so we have less than an hour left to go.
Even though Ferrari are heating up from the practice sessions and qualifying over the last couple of days as many of you here have noticed and mentioned of Sainz success, there is a buzz around this race.
Although not for the Ferrari drivers but for Max Verstappen possibly making history after today's race and could be on the road to surpassing 15 achievements in a single season.
Bloomberg has also noticed all this excitement caused by one driver since the F1 included Las Vegas this season in their world circuit.
So watching this recent interview before this race with Max at Monza was an eye opening experience since they asked him if he ever got tired of winning will he retire in the near future:

Red Bull's Verstappen on Monza, Win Streak, Driving Style

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wEmf2n3FHE

Surely Retiring at 28 is not really soon It is just lucky for him to retire that early at his age as he had done this F1 thing at a young age up to now, for sure for 28 is really too young for sure he pick that age he would likely want for him to enjoy freely his profound luck in making yet another record for himself for sure saying something like that he surely got something in his mind only him can tell,

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So Max beat the all-time record for consecutive wins in one season.

What next? RBR can bet the all-time wins for a season, the higher % of successes in one season should be for Senna and Prost in old Mclarean days.

[jakelyson]

They have just started the Italian Grand Prix buildup with the drivers parade in Monza at the top of the hour so we have less than an hour left to go.
Even though Ferrari are heating up from the practice sessions and qualifying over the last couple of days as many of you here have noticed and mentioned of Sainz success, there is a buzz around this race.
Although not for the Ferrari drivers but for Max Verstappen possibly making history after today's race and could be on the road to surpassing 15 achievements in a single season.
Bloomberg has also noticed all this excitement caused by one driver since the F1 included Las Vegas this season in their world circuit.
So watching this recent interview before this race with Max at Monza was an eye opening experience since they asked him if he ever got tired of winning will he retire in the near future:

Red Bull's Verstappen on Monza, Win Streak, Driving Style

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wEmf2n3FHE

For sure Ferrari has likely done something just to improve their cars and Carlos Sainz now has the urge to win but to no avail, he didn't keep the lead against RedBull Max Verstappen who overtook him eventually even though Sainz got the qualifying with his incredible time the race is a different story, there is much advantage given to him but for sure he wasted it all on the Monza,

Was Max Verstappen really serious that he will retire after he turned 28, that is likely too early for sure, but if he wants to retire that early he can surely do that, it is crazy that Max Verstappen wanted to retire at that age while Fernando Alonso is keeping the pace in still racing with his current age,

So Max beat the all-time record for consecutive wins in one season.

What next? RBR can bet the all-time wins for a season, the higher % of successes in one season should be for Senna and Prost in old Mclarean days.

For sure that is likely a great achievement for the Dutch driver and getting that Consecutive win for his record was quite phenomenal while that was achieved with meticulous racing from Max Verstappen Sure all likely interview him is what is next for the Flying Dutchman that is not getting 8 world champion because, at the age of 25, he just got 2 championship wins, while Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton got 7 so for sure he needs 8 but I think that is not going to achieve because Max Verstappen wants to retire when he turned 28, and like that is likely 3 seasons left if I am not mistaking,

[owengtam09]

So Max beat the all-time record for consecutive wins in one season.

What next? RBR can bet the all-time wins for a season, the higher % of successes in one season should be for Senna and Prost in old Mclarean days.

For sure many think that Ferrari was leading Practice 2, 3, and the Qualifier but for sure it was just a taste of what Max Verstappen can really do and it broke my heart because after this Italian Grand Prix, many Ferrari Fans have broken their hearts for sure seeing the result for the Italian Grand Prix Race and I am a Ferrari fan looking back when Michael Schumacher was smacking every championship, but truly even though Carlos Sainz made a pretty much incredible performance in this GP it was immediately reverse coming into the Race Max Verstappen is truly a different beast in the tracks,

For sure that is likely a great achievement for the Dutch driver and getting that Consecutive win for his record was quite phenomenal while that was achieved with meticulous racing from Max Verstappen Sure all likely interview him is what is next for the Flying Dutchman that is not getting 8 world champion because, at the age of 25, he just got 2 championship wins, while Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton got 7 so for sure he needs 8 but I think that is not going to achieve because Max Verstappen wants to retire when he turned 28, and like that is likely 3 seasons left if I am not mistaking,

We can not do anything if Verstappen decides to retire early and I think many want to retire and enjoy the Leisurely life at an early age because they can not do it in their senior years for sure and this is Max Verstappen We are talking about here for sure he would truly enjoy playing SIM racing at peace he will continue racing but in the comfort of his home for sure but if I would likely want to pick for Verstappen I would like him to continue and break the record of Lewis Hamilton and Michael Schumacher in my opinion I want to see greatness and domination in this sports if he can truly done the impossible then I think he can surely settle down,

[rdbase]

So Max beat the all-time record for consecutive wins in one season.

What next? RBR can bet the all-time wins for a season, the higher % of successes in one season should be for Senna and Prost in old Mclarean days.

He could be on his way to beating 15 in total according to this retrospective on his 2023 season accolades:
ALL THE RECORDS MAX COULD BREAK IN 2023 - by Mr. V's garage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgKeaFvtZ3Q

As the graph shows below there is a high likelihood he can beat those in the remaining 8 races left of the season.

[slaman29]

I finally lost my top spot in the F1 pool but I should still be very happy I stayed up there for half the season and a little more. This time Perez didn't let me down but the Spanish drivers were so mixed I lost exact points there.

Max is the Haaland of F1. You can't not choose him to win a race!

[Pulsar77]

When it comes to the possibility of Verstappen to retire at an early age we never know truthfully. This is Verstappen we are talking about. 

He made some statements on Red Bull's future recently. He is worried about the uncertainty of 2026 season. He doesn't have much intention to move on with Red Bull in case they trail behind others as of that season. You know there are many changes expected to happen as of that season. We don't have a clue about what teams will be the best ones. Who knows Verstappen might even decide to retire in case of Red Bull's becoming a much worse team.

[Volgastallion]

I dont think he is gonna retire, its a no chance, he want to break all the possibles records, so at least he have to win 4 more World Championship, and we have the big change in 2026, and with that change can send him again into an average car. So more years to reach the 7/8 WC.

[rdbase]

Since we have a week off of racing til it resumes in Singapore we might as well talk about next season future drivers.

Alex Albion was impressive in his last two races and now there is talk swirling that he could be the driver who Ferrari are looking at to replace Sainz.

[YuginKadoya]

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Actually, it was always like this for the Practice and the qualifying We can see McLaren, Mercedes, and Ferrari getting into a higher position but when it comes to the actual Race Max Verstappen always prevails for sure, and During the Monza run he snatched the leadership to Carlos Sainz and make it through the championship, Max Verstappen has done it again

For sure McLaren, Mercedes, Aston Martin, and Ferrari are the 2nd top teams in the F1 just next to RedBull no doubt about it when you choose racers that have the potential to go on the podium these teams are there for you to choose, for sure Max Verstappen is really undefeated in this season and I never really seen that his consecutive wins would be break anytime soon, but if Sergio Perez could master up his inner being to make it because they got the same car, for sure he likely can, but for sure any other teams might have a chance depending on their upgrades,

He could be on his way to beating 15 in total according to this retrospective on his 2023 season accolades:
ALL THE RECORDS MAX COULD BREAK IN 2023 - by Mr. V's garage

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kgKeaFvtZ3Q

As the graph shows below there is a high likelihood he can beat those in the remaining 8 races left of the season.

For sure this is Max Verstappen we are talking about and that High percentage is highly unlikely for Max Verstappen., I would love to see history being made in the F1 right now if Lewis Hamilton can break the sound barrier speed on his car and then a likelihood for Lewis Hamilton to Continue his Career all-time win record then we can see him crashing that for Verstappen, or Carlos Sainz's incredible performance in Monza could likely be on the next GP or maybe Lando Norris getting that likely 1 champion for this season there is a lot of possibilities but surely Max Verstappen could likely take Vettel's position at the end of this season,

I finally lost my top spot in the F1 pool but I should still be very happy I stayed up there for half the season and a little more. This time Perez didn't let me down but the Spanish drivers were so mixed I lost exact points there.

Max is the Haaland of F1. You can't not choose him to win a race!

Aw! That was a shame man, you just need to try it next time maybe your luck will not run out the next time you try, well, maybe Robert Lewandowski when he was still on Bayern Munich, but for sure Erling Haaland when he is now on Manchester City Max Verstappen still has a long way up ahead he is only 26 years old and I wish he doesn't mean the retirement thing on his 28 Years of age could be true and likely I wish he still continue to Race up to his 30's,

[FanEagle]

Max is definitely going to break some records this season that's for sure, but the one I wonder the most is the 7 titles. I understand that it looks like they may win it this year too, but then we are talking about 4 more if I am not wrong, and 4 more is a lot. They will have the 2024 season and 2025 season which Max may win, which will leave 2 more seasons left, only if he can do that.

But then, in 2026 we are going to have a HUGE car changes, basically going nearly full electric, with only just a bit of old style engine. That may or may not be good for them, if they are still good then he can break it, but Red Bull doesn't build a good car, then he will be losing just short of what he could have done with it.

[slaman29]

I finally lost my top spot in the F1 pool but I should still be very happy I stayed up there for half the season and a little more. This time Perez didn't let me down but the Spanish drivers were so mixed I lost exact points there.

Max is the Haaland of F1. You can't not choose him to win a race!

Aw! That was a shame man, you just need to try it next time maybe your luck will not run out the next time you try, well, maybe Robert Lewandowski when he was still on Bayern Munich, but for sure Erling Haaland when he is now on Manchester City Max Verstappen still has a long way up ahead he is only 26 years old and I wish he doesn't mean the retirement thing on his 28 Years of age could be true and likely I wish he still continue to Race up to his 30's,

It's fine, I didn't expect to last so long so it's a great bonus for my first time

Agree Max is at peak, I mentioned this before, one reason to RB to wonder how long peak lasts before it drops. To maintain, Max needs great rivals, he won't retire so soon but psychologically, the body listens to the tongue

[rdbase]

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Max Verstappen still has a long way up ahead he is only 26 years old and I wish he doesn't mean the retirement thing on his 28 Years of age could be true and likely I wish he still continue to Race up to his 30's,

Max Verstappen has a birthday later this month on September 30th so yes 26 years old starting soon.
Here is an article he did last month for Sports Illustrated explaining why he would ever consider retiring while being 25 and doing it so soon in two years from now.

"The Dutchman has yet again, spoken of retiring sooner than 2028 if things don't go the way he intends. Just recently, Verstappen revealed plans of chasing his dream of having his own GT3 racing team in association with his venture Verstappen.com after 2025."
source: https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/f1briefings/news/f1-news-max-verstappen-sends-early-retirement-threat-if-red-bull-dominance-fails-to-continue-after-2026-sj4

[rdbase]

Summer has officially come to an end and with it we get back to business of F1 respectfully adorning us a race weekend in Singapore!


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[rdbase]

Just viewed a rather interesting video that released a few days ago on The Racing Zone.
Albion seems to be the talk lately with his stellar performances in the last two races outpacing McLaren who had been the rising stars in races back before the summer began.
But now is Alex's time to shine in the sun with Ferrari's Sainz and his ending of their contracts aligning just right for the switch over to team red.

Alex Albon: Defying All Odds to Become a Formula 1 Sensation

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M1YpfxfBUSo

Can see him doing something special in Singapore since he is on a run lately.
What do you all think of his chances taking a podium place and shining even brighter than second drivers on both Red Bull and Ferrari this race weekend?

[Koal-84]

So Max beat the all-time record for consecutive wins in one season.

What next? RBR can bet the all-time wins for a season, the higher % of successes in one season should be for Senna and Prost in old Mclarean days.

I am still of the opinion that you cannot compare these records with the past, you would have to take into account the factor of the number of races per season, also the engines were stronger and less reliable, the comparisons with 16 races per season and now over 20 cannot really be compared, and then the safety...

[rdbase]

Looks that Yuki Tsunoda could be next on the chopping block as Alpha Tauri are looking forward to next season with Ricciardo out and Lawson in.
During this Perspective video he mentions that Tsunoda could join Albon over at Williams which I can see it a possibility of the future towards the F1 driver shuffle happening in the course over the next two years.

Is Yuki Tsunoda about to get screwed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY8seamxlhk

For the Singapore GP of course there is rain in the forecast as it is known to have every year on this street track.

[YuginKadoya]

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It's fine, I didn't expect to last so long so it's a great bonus for my first time

Agree Max is at peak, I mentioned this before, one reason to RB to wonder how long peak lasts before it drops. To maintain, Max needs great rivals, he won't retire so soon but psychologically, the body listens to the tongue

OK, I really think there is another time for you to make a comeback for sure and good luck for you,

For sure announcing retirement was really kind of early for the age of Max Verstappen but he is doing what he can now in taking records one after the other what I want for him to take is the Records of Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton in taking more than 7 Championship season and be dominant on that season maybe 8 or 9 but for sure that announces retirement of him I think that is not enough time in getting more than 7 Championship,

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Max Verstappen has a birthday later this month on September 30th so yes 26 years old starting soon.
Here is an article he did last month for Sports Illustrated explaining why he would ever consider retiring while being 25 and doing it so soon in two years from now.

"The Dutchman has yet again, spoken of retiring sooner than 2028 if things don't go the way he intends. Just recently, Verstappen revealed plans of chasing his dream of having his own GT3 racing team in association with his venture Verstappen.com after 2025."
source: https://www.si.com/fannation/racing/f1briefings/news/f1-news-max-verstappen-sends-early-retirement-threat-if-red-bull-dominance-fails-to-continue-after-2026-sj4

WOW! So September is the birthday month for Max Verstappen, and I didn't realize that it is the year 2028 that he intended to retire sure that is enough time for him to take the record of Michael Schumacher and Lewis Hamilton in winning more than 7 championships and if his plan work for sure and becomes dominant for all of his race then he will likely be doing it for sure,

Looks that Yuki Tsunoda could be next on the chopping block as Alpha Tauri are looking forward to next season with Ricciardo out and Lawson in.
During this Perspective video he mentions that Tsunoda could join Albon over at Williams which I can see it a possibility of the future towards the F1 driver shuffle happening in the course over the next two years.

Is Yuki Tsunoda about to get screwed?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zY8seamxlhk

For the Singapore GP of course there is rain in the forecast as it is known to have every year on this street track.

Aw! Not Yuki Tsunoda, but apparently after Liam Lawson entered the F1 all of a sudden and he was Performing very well in the Autodromo Nazionale Monza and for sure besting Yuki Tsunoda in his run maybe the Alpha Tauri team will reconsider this now taking Yuki Tsunoda out, but Liam Lawson is surely a replace driver for them so it could also go in that direction for sure, and if Daniel Ricciardo recovers Maybe just maybe or maybe in the next season

[rdbase]

^^ Yuki might be on the move but not with Red Bull as everybody thought they would since they are partners with Honda so staying on with Alpha Tauri a RB team anyways.
This video explains why he might be looking to be joining Aston Martin as it aligns with Stroll possibly leaving F1.
SHOCKING MOVE for Yuki Tsunoda! - F1 Zone

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpxflEdMDcI

F1 Practice 1 ended around 2 hours ago and there wasn't any rain but it is partly cloudy. So we might have a dry practice session today after all so the drivers can get a good go around the track for once.