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Verstappen says lack of straight-line speed hurt him at Monza
Max Verstappen said he could not defend effectively in the Italian Grand Prix despite leading three laps. He said the car was too slow on the straights, with Overtake Mode allowing rivals to pass him easily.
F1 Hub Newsroom
September 7, 2026
Verstappen led three laps of the Italian Grand Prix at Monza but said he was unable to hold off the cars behind him.
After finishing third, he said Red Bull was too slow on the straights. He also said Overtake Mode made it difficult to defend, comparing how others passed him to being overtaken "like a turtle."
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