Revealed: The Secret Behind Verstappen's Pole Position at the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix, as Told by Red Bull Chief Executive.

In the world of Formula One, Red Bull Racing has made significant strides in their performance at the Italian Grand Prix in Monza.

Helmut Marko, Red Bull's chief advisor, attributes the team's success to a strong showing on Friday. Max Verstappen, the team's star driver, unexpectedly secured the pole position, putting Red Bull in a perfect starting position for a win.

The team made step-by-step improvements to their setup in Monza, with a particular focus on the new underbody they introduced. Verstappen felt comfortable with the new underbody right away, and Red Bull's long runs on Friday were encouraging.

Red Bull had previously been driving with reduced engine power and estimating, but they are now driving full throttle from the start. This strategic change seems to have paid off, as the deficit Red Bull had in the first sector on Friday was successfully addressed.

Marko commends Verstappen's attention to detail, specifically his precise instructions to the race engineer regarding tire pressure. He also acknowledges the collaboration between Verstappen and the engineer, Gianpiero Lambiase, as crucial for the fine-tuning at the highest level. Lambiase, who has been Verstappen's full-time race engineer since 2016, plays a crucial role in car setup and race strategy.

Marko remains optimistic about Verstappen's ability to manage his pace and tire management if he leads. Overtaking is harder today, as shown in Belgium, but the rest of Red Bull's success in Monza is up to Verstappen's driving skills.

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Revealed: The Secret Behind Verstappen's Pole Position at the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix, as Told by Red Bull Chief Executive.