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Verstappen Triumphs at Imola, Ending McLaren’s Winning Streak

Max Verstappen overtook Oscar Piastri at the start and navigated safety car disruptions to secure Red Bull’s second win of the season.

Ferrari's British driver Lewis Hamilton
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Red Bull Racing’s driver Max Verstappen crosses the finish line during the 2025 Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix at the Imola autodrome in Imola, on May 18, 2025.
Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 16, 2025 Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda during practice REUTERS/Jakub Porzycki

Overview

  • Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, overtaking polesitter Oscar Piastri on the opening lap with a bold move at Tamburello.
  • Two safety car periods, triggered by incidents involving Esteban Ocon and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, significantly influenced race strategies and reshuffled the order.
  • Lando Norris finished second, passing teammate Piastri late in the race, while Piastri completed the podium but retained his championship lead by 13 points.
  • Ferrari recovered from a dismal qualifying session, with Lewis Hamilton finishing fourth and Charles Leclerc sixth, aided by strategic calls during safety car periods.
  • Yuki Tsunoda bounced back from a heavy qualifying crash to score a point for Red Bull, finishing tenth after starting from the pit lane.