On Saturday, Max Verstappen drove the fastest pole lap in Monza in the RB21, and after the qualifying round for the Italian GP, he made a playful jab. According to the four-time world champion, he could have driven even faster. But in a different car.
The old lap record was held by Lewis Hamilton in a Mercedes and dated back to 2020. “New asphalt, different kerbs, so the track has become faster. I think you would go even faster if you put the 2020 Mercedes here, especially if you put me in the car,” Verstappen joked in front of the Viaplay camera.
