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Verstappen wins again as F1 rules come under more scrutiny

Ferrari took a surprise pole position for its home race at Monza and made all the correct strategy calls but still lost the Italian Grand Prix.

As Matt Kew shows in our analysis on page 14, the main reasons for that were Red Bull’s novel set-up approach and Max Verstappen’s sheer speed. Whatever Ferrari tried, it seemed set to lose.

The late safety car appeared to give the team an extra chance, only for that to be dashed because there wasn’t time for a restart. This has created some controversy, even within the Autosport offi ce and between experienced and seasoned F1 observers.

From this writer’s point of view, the decision was correct. You can’t really (rightly) criticise F1 rules not being adhered to last year in Abu Dhabi and then moan when they were followed last weekend.

Alex Kalinauckas argues for an alternative approach on p11, one which would surely please many fans but could also be argued would take F1 further away from a meritocratic sport and more towards pure entertainment, not to mention increase the risk of costly damage in the time of a cost cap… Please let us know what you think by sending an email to autosport@autosport.com. While Verstappen took another step towards a seemingly inevitable second world crown, there were several other championship storylines playing out. Hyundai found controversy on the Acropolis Rally (p30), Toyota set up a World Endurance title showdown with Alpine (p36) and Will Power finally took a second IndyCar success (p44).

Kevin Turner Chief Editor kevin.turner@autosport.com

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PIT & PADDOCK 4 Hulkenberg in frame for F1 return 6 2022 Award finalists revealed 8 Proton Porsche set for dual LMDh attack 11 Opinion: Alex Kalinauckas 13 Opinion: David Malsher-Lopez

RACE CENTRE 14 Italian GP report and analysis 30 WRC: Neuville leads Hyundai 1-2-3 36 Toyota dominates WEC Fuji 44 Power takes IndyCar crown at Laguna 48 World of Sport: FIA Formula 2; F3; Australian Supercars; NASCAR Cup; Formula Regional European; Porsche Supercup; DTM

CLUB AUTOSPORT 61 MotoFest postponed a er Queen’s death 62 Fox and Paddock Brit GT appeals upheld 64 Obituary: Mike Blanchet 65 Opinion: Stefan Mackley 66 National reports: Brands Hatch; Anglesey; Donington Park; Silverstone, Mondello Park; Santa Pod

FINISHING STRAIGHT 78 What’s on this week 80 From the archive:1985 Canadian GP 82 My favourite team-mate: Carlos Sainz Sr

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