Max Verstappen claims he can't retain world title because his Red Bull is a 'monster' after coming sixth in the Italian Grand Prix
Daily MailMax Verstappen on Sunday night claimed he cannot retain the world championship because his Red Bull is a 'monster'. The Dutchman seemed almost resigned to his team's current malaise after finishing sixth in the Italian Grand Prix, leaking 10 points to his only likely rival for the crown, third-placed Lando Norris. Verstappen's lead stands at 70 points with eight rounds left, while Red Bull head McLaren by a slender eight points in the constructors' standings. Max Verstappen said he can't retain the championship because his Red Bull is a 'monster' The Dutchman's dip in form continued as he finished sixth in the Italian Grand Prix on Sunday Lando Norris is chasing Verstappen down, but is still 62 points behind his rival in the championship race It is a barely believable reversal that has seen Verstappen go five races without a win, having won seven of the first 10 rounds. The dip in form follows the infighting that has destabilised Red Bull since a female employee accused team boss Christian Horner of 'inappropriate behaviour' — charges of which he was cleared in an internal inquiry.