Max Verstappen is on the cusp of another new record as he prepares for the Italian Grand Prix and another step towards a near-inevitable third consecutive Formula One world title.
The dominant Dutchman is red-hot favourite to break the record of nine straight GP wins he shares with four-time world champion Sebastian Vettel after drawing level with the German at Zandvoort last weekend.
He could break the wins record at the so-called 'Temple of Speed' where he won comfortably last season despite starting seventh on the grid due to a power unit penalty. "He's totally in tune. The thing about Max, like all the real greats, is that you have the impression he almost drives the car on automatic, which leaves plenty of processing power to think about everything."Drivers
Alonso might have no chance of winning his third world title but his performance at Zandvoort suggested he might be the best candidate to stop Verstappen from claiming his 12th win of the season.The 42-year-old sparkled in the Netherlands, snatching second place and his 11th podium of a remarkable campaign.
Alonso's second place was Aston Martin's first podium since the Spaniard finished runner-up at the Canadian Grand Prix in June and team principal Mike Krack is in positive mood heading into Monza.
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