Max Verstappen set the fastest F1 lap in history in taking pole position for the Italian Grand Prix, and he is feeling optimistic for Sunday's race.

Last year, Max Verstappen described Red Bull’s car as “a monster” at Monza. A year later, at the same track, he has set the fastest lap in F1 history. What’s the story behind this remarkable turnaround?

One day after he officially became the fastest man in Formula 1 history, Max Verstappen spearheaded the sport's shortest ever race. It took the Dutchman just one hour, 13 minutes and 23 seconds to reach the chequered flag.