Overview

• Max Verstappen claimed victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, marking his 65th career win and second of the 2025 season.
• Verstappen overtook Oscar Piastri with a late-braking move at the Tamburello chicane, a critical maneuver on the overtaking-limited Imola circuit.
• Safety Car and Virtual Safety Car periods played a pivotal role, with Verstappen’s strategic pit stops helping him maintain his lead.
• McLaren’s Lando Norris finished second, while teammate and championship leader Oscar Piastri settled for third after early strategy missteps.
• Ferrari underperformed at their home race, with Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc finishing fourth and sixth respectively, despite improved race pace.