Max Verstappen won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Round 7 of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, at Imola, humbling the pace-setting McLaren duo in the process, including points leader Oscar Piastri who finished P3, behind teammate Lando Norris.
The race was won as the field roared into Turn 1. Verstappen was tardy off the line, with pole-sitter Piastri shooting ahead, and George Russell from P3 on the grid also getting his Mercedes ahead of the #1 Red Bull. But then came the Max magic.
In arguably one of his finest moves among many great overtakes in his remarkable career, Verstappen simply carried on while the rest braked hard. He got on the anchors super late to flash around Piastri and take the lead cleanly as they exited the Tamburello complex. By the end of Lap 1, he was already beyond DRS range. It was pure mastery.
Thereafter, Verstappen controlled proceedings. Even a VSC and a full Safety Car could not prevent his victory today. It was another masterclass, a statement of his intent to fight all the way for his fifth F1 World Championship.
After today, McLaren know they may be heading for a second F1 Constructors’ title in a row, but the Drivers’ title that has eluded them since 2008 is not a foregone conclusion. In fairness, the RB21 took a step forward at Imola this weekend, in Max's hands, of course.
Victory at Red Bull's 400th Grand Prix weekend made it all the sweeter
Making the victory sweeter for Red Bull is that it came on the occasion of their 400th Grand Prix, and on a weekend where their number two driver crisis deepened. They simply have no one who won’t be destroyed by their four-time F1 World Champion.
On the occasion of his 65th GP victory, Verstappen said: "The start itself wasn't particularly great but I was still on the outside line, the normal line, so I was like 'well I'm going to try and send it around the outside' and it worked really well.
"Of course, that unleashed our pace because when we were in the lead, the car was good. I could look after my tyres. Massive improvement from Friday and I'm very pleased with that.
"The VSC was quite handy to pit. Even then, on the hard compound, our pace was strong but then there was a Safety Car, so the field was back together. But on the restart, we managed it all pretty well and brought it home," added the Dutch ace, who was voted Driver of the Day for his efforts.
McLaren turned a 'sure' one-two into a real two-three
A one-two was on the cards before the race today, but McLaren fumbled with a dubious strategy, which saw Piastri pit far too early and get caught out by the VSC. Unlucky, maybe, but his team did him no favours.
Norris, starting from P4, did well to finish second. He enjoyed a tasty battle with his teammate and pulled off a clean overtake on Russell to narrow the points gap to Piastri from 16 to 13.
In the Imola parc ferme, Norris reflected on his race: "I was on better tyres, but I didn't expect anything. It was still a tough fight. It was close into turn one. It's the way it should be, of course. "I lose time through that, and then he loses time, but it's what we have to do in order to battle for a championship.
"If you try and make someone happy, the other one's going to be unhappy, so it's the way it is. I think we handled it well, and it was a good job by the team," added Norris before celebrating his 32 F1 podium finish.
Piastri: It was a good move by Max
Piastri said of his race, starting with 'that' Max move into Tamburello: "I just braked too early. It was a good move by Max as well. Disappointing, obviously but we made a few wrong calls after that anyway.
"Not our best Sunday, so definitely a lot of things to look at and review. Well done to Max and Red Bull. It was a good move and they had pace today.
"It was tricky. The VSC was perfectly timed for Max and Lando. I had used both of my hard tyres so made the last restart pretty tricky. I tried my best to keep second but didn't have enough grip," added Piastri, who still leads the 2025 F1 drivers points standings, by 13 points from Norris in P2 and 22 ahead of Verstappen in P3.
Lewis Hamilton drew the greatest roar from the stands that were 'painted' with the red of Tifosi late in the race as he found pace in the Ferrari after an awful Saturday qualifying session in his first race in Italy as a Red.
Hamilton saves face for Ferrari, triggering great cheers from Tifosi
On race day, Hamilton delighted them as he carved his way from P12 on the grid to P4 when the chequered waved, with a flurry of masterful moves after the Safety Car reduced the race to a final ten-lap sprint, because of local hero Kimi Antonelli's parking his Mercedes for a DNF.
Williams looked feisty all weekend, with both Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz starting from within the top ten. In the end, it was the Thai driver who was best of the pair, finishing P5 and splitting the Ferraris on the day thanks to a gutsy battle with Charles Leclerc in the dying stages. The Monegasque lost out when he was forced to cede position after pushing the Williams off track into Tamburello. Sainz finished P8 to make it a double points haul for the team.
After an underwhelming qualifying on Saturday, Ferrari did well to recover thanks to handy race pace in their package. Notably, as Hamilton grows into his role at the Scuderia, Leclerc seems increasingly flustered and not shy to slam the team when things do not go his way.
Mercedes were the biggest losers on the day
Apart from Antonelli's DNF, Russell's P7 was a well below-par result for a driver who some were tipping to win this one at Imola.
Toto Wolff's team may want to take a look at how they milked young Kimi this weekend with premature documentaries, Antonelli dolls, and a classroom visit, it was all too much for an 18-year-old. He is a race driver, not a marketing puppet.
Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar put in a strong case to be Driver of the Day, and also for Red Bull to consider him as the next 'victim' for that second Red Bull seat. The young Frenchman continues to impress with solid performances and results.
Hadjar not only comprehensively trounced his teammate Liam Lawson, he also beat hapless Yuki Tsunoda, who is proving to be way out of his depth as the number two to Max. He did pick up the final point thanks to Antonelli's late DNF.
But with the #1 Red Bull winning in Max's hands, Tsunoda is not the driver who is going to make the team contenders for the 2025 F1 Constructors' title.
Aston Martin flattered in Qualifying only to flop on race day
After impressing in qualifying on Saturday with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll lining up P5 and P8 on the grid, it was freefall for the Aston Martin pair as they slid down to P11 and P15 by the end of the afternoon. Clearly, race pace is severely lacking in the AMR25 sh!tbox.
Also in freefall after a good qualifying, which resulted in a P10 starting slot, was Pierre Gasly, who ended the day P13. His teammate Franco Colapinto endured a disappointing and expensive return to the top flight. He finished P16.
The rest, aka Sauber and Alfa Romeo, were outright rubbish. Esteban Ocon suffered a DNF, and the other three drivers — Ollie Bearman, Nico Hulkenberg and Gabriel Bortoleto — would have been lapped by the frontrunners had it not been for the Safety Car intervention.
Final word to Red Bull team boss Christian Horner on his winning driver: "That first corner was in it or bin it. Oscar was fair and gave him space but Max was coming from a way back and he just commits to the corner.
"That was the last they saw of him. Incredibly decisive. He's just so good in those situations. Oscar is trying to defend a championship lead, and Max saw a gap and went for it. That's the instinctive racer we see week in and week out," added Horner.
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Provisional Result
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix As It Unfolded
Lap 1/63
Lights out at Imola. Oscar Piastri gets a strong launch, but Max Verstappen sweeps around the outside to take the lead. George Russell holds third, with Lando Norris in fourth and Fernando Alonso behind. Lewis Hamilton loses a place to Kimi Antonelli, dropping to 13th. Charles Leclerc makes up ground to reach the top 10.
Lights out at Imola. Oscar Piastri gets a strong launch, but Max Verstappen sweeps around the outside to take the lead. George Russell holds third, with Lando Norris in fourth and Fernando Alonso behind. Lewis Hamilton loses a place to Kimi Antonelli, dropping to 13th. Charles Leclerc makes up ground to reach the top 10.
Lap 2/63
DRS is enabled. Verstappen pulls 1.4 seconds clear of Piastri. Russell is keeping up in third. Esteban Ocon pits unexpectedly and rejoins at the back of the field on hard tyres.
DRS is enabled. Verstappen pulls 1.4 seconds clear of Piastri. Russell is keeping up in third. Esteban Ocon pits unexpectedly and rejoins at the back of the field on hard tyres.
Lap 3/63
Pierre Gasly goes off into the gravel following a scrap with Leclerc. The Ferrari driver moves into ninth, with Gasly rejoining in 14th.
Pierre Gasly goes off into the gravel following a scrap with Leclerc. The Ferrari driver moves into ninth, with Gasly rejoining in 14th.
Lap 4/63
Lando Norris closes to within DRS range of Russell in the battle for third, but is not yet close enough to attempt a move.
Lando Norris closes to within DRS range of Russell in the battle for third, but is not yet close enough to attempt a move.
Lap 7/63
Verstappen and Piastri are lapping closely matched, with the gap holding at around 1.7s. Russell begins to fall behind, now 2.5s off the leaders. Norris continues to pressure him.
Verstappen and Piastri are lapping closely matched, with the gap holding at around 1.7s. Russell begins to fall behind, now 2.5s off the leaders. Norris continues to pressure him.
Lap 8/63
An intense midfield battle emerges with Leclerc, Hadjar, Antonelli, and Hamilton all running within two seconds. A small lock-up by Antonelli invites pressure from Hamilton.
An intense midfield battle emerges with Leclerc, Hadjar, Antonelli, and Hamilton all running within two seconds. A small lock-up by Antonelli invites pressure from Hamilton.
Lap 9/63
Norris nearly passes Russell into the second chicane but backs out at the last moment.
Norris nearly passes Russell into the second chicane but backs out at the last moment.
Lap 10/63
Norris again challenges Russell, momentarily putting two wheels on the grass. Gasly pits and drops to the back after his earlier off-track excursion.
Norris again challenges Russell, momentarily putting two wheels on the grass. Gasly pits and drops to the back after his earlier off-track excursion.
Lap 11/63
Norris finally gets past Russell after a bold move around the outside at the second chicane. He is now third, eight seconds behind McLaren teammate Piastri.
Norris finally gets past Russell after a bold move around the outside at the second chicane. He is now third, eight seconds behind McLaren teammate Piastri.
Lap 12/63
George Russell and Carlos Sainz pit early for hard tyres. Leclerc, who stopped a lap earlier, jumps both. They rejoin in 15th, 16th, and 17th respectively. Early signs of a two-stop strategy?
George Russell and Carlos Sainz pit early for hard tyres. Leclerc, who stopped a lap earlier, jumps both. They rejoin in 15th, 16th, and 17th respectively. Early signs of a two-stop strategy?
Lap 13/63
Fernando Alonso pits with his brakes visibly on fire. The issue cools as he rejoins in 16th place, just behind Russell.
Fernando Alonso pits with his brakes visibly on fire. The issue cools as he rejoins in 16th place, just behind Russell.
Lap 14/63
Race leader Oscar Piastri pits for hard tyres. A slightly slow stop, but he rejoins in 12th and stays ahead of Leclerc.
Race leader Oscar Piastri pits for hard tyres. A slightly slow stop, but he rejoins in 12th and stays ahead of Leclerc.
Lap 15/63
Verstappen stays out as Red Bull appears to opt for a different strategy. McLaren must decide whether to force his hand or trust in track position.
Verstappen stays out as Red Bull appears to opt for a different strategy. McLaren must decide whether to force his hand or trust in track position.
Lap 16/63
Norris is ten seconds behind Verstappen and starting to take a few tenths out of the gap. Piastri, now 11th, is stuck behind Tsunoda.
Norris is ten seconds behind Verstappen and starting to take a few tenths out of the gap. Piastri, now 11th, is stuck behind Tsunoda.
Lap 18/63
Piastri overtakes Tsunoda into the first chicane with a smooth move around the outside. Next target: Oliver Bearman.
Piastri overtakes Tsunoda into the first chicane with a smooth move around the outside. Next target: Oliver Bearman.
Lap 19/63
Leclerc sets the fastest lap. His early stop has paid off and he is now four seconds clear of Russell and Sainz, putting him in podium contention.
Leclerc sets the fastest lap. His early stop has paid off and he is now four seconds clear of Russell and Sainz, putting him in podium contention.
Lap 20/63
Piastri makes easy work of Bearman and then Franco Colapinto. Nico Hulkenberg is the next target.
Piastri makes easy work of Bearman and then Franco Colapinto. Nico Hulkenberg is the next target.
Lap 21/63
McLaren tells Norris their priority is "free air and going long." Piastri is still fighting traffic further down the road.
McLaren tells Norris their priority is "free air and going long." Piastri is still fighting traffic further down the road.
Lap 22/63
Hamilton suggests an undercut might be needed. Mercedes replies that "Plan C" is still on the table. A one-stop strategy perhaps?
Hamilton suggests an undercut might be needed. Mercedes replies that "Plan C" is still on the table. A one-stop strategy perhaps?
Lap 23/63
Verstappen maintains a nine-second lead over Norris. Red Bull’s tyre wear issues are not materialising today.
Verstappen maintains a nine-second lead over Norris. Red Bull’s tyre wear issues are not materialising today.
Lap 24/63
Piastri passes Hulkenberg to move up to seventh. Hamilton is the next driver ahead. Meanwhile, George Russell reports a rear suspension issue: "It’s like the rear trackrod or something is broken, because the rears are moving."
Piastri passes Hulkenberg to move up to seventh. Hamilton is the next driver ahead. Meanwhile, George Russell reports a rear suspension issue: "It’s like the rear trackrod or something is broken, because the rears are moving."
Lap 25/63
Piastri closes in on Hamilton, Antonelli, and Hadjar—all running closely together and losing time. This traffic is helping Verstappen build a potential pit window.
Piastri closes in on Hamilton, Antonelli, and Hadjar—all running closely together and losing time. This traffic is helping Verstappen build a potential pit window.
Lap 26/63
Piastri sweeps around the outside of Hamilton to move into sixth. Antonelli is next in line.
Piastri sweeps around the outside of Hamilton to move into sixth. Antonelli is next in line.
Lap 28/63
Piastri overtakes Antonelli around the outside and then Hadjar shortly after, moving up to fourth. The pace is strong but tyre wear could become a concern.
Piastri overtakes Antonelli around the outside and then Hadjar shortly after, moving up to fourth. The pace is strong but tyre wear could become a concern.
Lap 29/63
Piastri passes Hadjar cleanly into the first chicane. At the same time, Norris pits from second. Hamilton, Antonelli, and Hadjar are between the McLaren drivers. Almost simultaneously, Ocon goes off track, triggering a Virtual Safety Car.
Piastri passes Hadjar cleanly into the first chicane. At the same time, Norris pits from second. Hamilton, Antonelli, and Hadjar are between the McLaren drivers. Almost simultaneously, Ocon goes off track, triggering a Virtual Safety Car.
Lap 30/63
Perfect timing for pit stops under VSC. Verstappen pits from the lead and returns with a 15-second cushion over the field. Hadjar, Albon, and others also dive in.
Perfect timing for pit stops under VSC. Verstappen pits from the lead and returns with a 15-second cushion over the field. Hadjar, Albon, and others also dive in.
Leclerc, who pitted just one lap before the VSC, is furious: "This is unbelievable. All the time I get **** by the Safety Car."
Lap 31/63
Piastri takes his second stop under the VSC, but it’s another slightly slow McLaren stop. He rejoins in fourth, behind Alex Albon and ten seconds behind Norris.
Piastri takes his second stop under the VSC, but it’s another slightly slow McLaren stop. He rejoins in fourth, behind Alex Albon and ten seconds behind Norris.
Lap 32/63
The Virtual Safety Car proves perfectly timed for Verstappen, who extends his lead over Norris from 10 to 20 seconds. Albon in third and Hadjar in fifth also benefit, while Antonelli (sixth) and Hamilton (seventh) are less fortunate. Aston Martins run eighth and ninth with Leclerc in 10th. Russell, having started third, is now down in 12th.
The Virtual Safety Car proves perfectly timed for Verstappen, who extends his lead over Norris from 10 to 20 seconds. Albon in third and Hadjar in fifth also benefit, while Antonelli (sixth) and Hamilton (seventh) are less fortunate. Aston Martins run eighth and ninth with Leclerc in 10th. Russell, having started third, is now down in 12th.
Lap 34/63
Charles Leclerc gains further ground, overtaking both Aston Martins to move into eighth. He now sets his sights on Hamilton ahead. Replays show a chaotic moment earlier as Russell nearly hits Hulkenberg entering the pit lane, and Leclerc is released late, narrowly avoiding Sainz.
Charles Leclerc gains further ground, overtaking both Aston Martins to move into eighth. He now sets his sights on Hamilton ahead. Replays show a chaotic moment earlier as Russell nearly hits Hulkenberg entering the pit lane, and Leclerc is released late, narrowly avoiding Sainz.
Lap 34/63
Hamilton finally gets past Antonelli after laps of pressure, sweeping around the outside at the first chicane. He is now sixth, with Hadjar just one second ahead.
Hamilton finally gets past Antonelli after laps of pressure, sweeping around the outside at the first chicane. He is now sixth, with Hadjar just one second ahead.
Lap 36/63
George Russell climbs into the top 10 after overtaking Stroll, then Alonso within a few corners. He is now ninth and on the move again.
George Russell climbs into the top 10 after overtaking Stroll, then Alonso within a few corners. He is now ninth and on the move again.
Lap 36/63
Hamilton overtakes Hadjar in a bold move around the outside to claim fifth. The crowd cheers as he begins to pull clear on medium tyres. Piastri, on hards, is five seconds ahead.
Hamilton overtakes Hadjar in a bold move around the outside to claim fifth. The crowd cheers as he begins to pull clear on medium tyres. Piastri, on hards, is five seconds ahead.
Lap 38/63
Leclerc continues his charge and makes light work of Antonelli to move into seventh. Antonelli has been struggling since the earlier VSC restart.
Leclerc continues his charge and makes light work of Antonelli to move into seventh. Antonelli has been struggling since the earlier VSC restart.
Lap 39/63
Piastri closes to within a second of Alex Albon. The Williams’ grip is fading, and Piastri is poised to reclaim third place.
Piastri closes to within a second of Alex Albon. The Williams’ grip is fading, and Piastri is poised to reclaim third place.
Lap 40/63
Piastri breezes past Albon into the first chicane with DRS to retake third place. Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg moves into the top 10 by overtaking Alonso around the outside. Aston Martin’s race is unravelling.
Piastri breezes past Albon into the first chicane with DRS to retake third place. Meanwhile, Nico Hulkenberg moves into the top 10 by overtaking Alonso around the outside. Aston Martin’s race is unravelling.
Lap 41/63
Leclerc dispatches Hadjar at the first chicane to take sixth. Next in his sights is Hamilton, who lies two seconds ahead. Leclerc is on hard tyres, while Hamilton is on mediums.
Leclerc dispatches Hadjar at the first chicane to take sixth. Next in his sights is Hamilton, who lies two seconds ahead. Leclerc is on hard tyres, while Hamilton is on mediums.
Lap 43/63
Verstappen maintains an 18-second lead and is in complete control. His pace remains "metronomic" after capitalising on the earlier VSC.
Verstappen maintains an 18-second lead and is in complete control. His pace remains "metronomic" after capitalising on the earlier VSC.
Lap 45/63
Leclerc begins to reel in Hamilton at a few tenths per lap. The gap is now down to 1.5 seconds, and both are closing on Albon, who is seven seconds ahead.
Leclerc begins to reel in Hamilton at a few tenths per lap. The gap is now down to 1.5 seconds, and both are closing on Albon, who is seven seconds ahead.
Lap 45/63
Fernando Alonso, now down to 13th after being passed by Tsunoda, erupts on the team radio: “It’s a wreck. I’m the unluckiest driver in the f@cking world.”
Fernando Alonso, now down to 13th after being passed by Tsunoda, erupts on the team radio: “It’s a wreck. I’m the unluckiest driver in the f@cking world.”
Lap 46/63
Kimi Antonelli retires from the race after reporting an issue and pulling off just after Turn 7. He appears to suffer a complete loss of engine power.
Kimi Antonelli retires from the race after reporting an issue and pulling off just after Turn 7. He appears to suffer a complete loss of engine power.
Lap 46/63
The Safety Car is deployed. Verstappen’s dominant lead is about to vanish, bringing Norris back into play.
The Safety Car is deployed. Verstappen’s dominant lead is about to vanish, bringing Norris back into play.
Lap 47/63
Verstappen and Piastri both pit under the Safety Car. Verstappen keeps the lead, while Norris also pits and rejoins in third—just ahead of Albon.
Piastri finds himself back in second but is on older tyres than the two drivers surrounding him, who are both on new hards.
Verstappen and Piastri both pit under the Safety Car. Verstappen keeps the lead, while Norris also pits and rejoins in third—just ahead of Albon.
Piastri finds himself back in second but is on older tyres than the two drivers surrounding him, who are both on new hards.
Lap 47/63
Hamilton pits from fifth place for fresh hard tyres and rejoins in seventh, behind Leclerc and Russell.
Hamilton pits from fifth place for fresh hard tyres and rejoins in seventh, behind Leclerc and Russell.
Lap 48/63
When the race resumes, Verstappen leads on fresh hards, Piastri is second on older rubber, and Norris is third on new tyres—setting up a thrilling run to the flag. Albon makes a late stop and concedes fourth to Leclerc, who has not changed tyres. Russell is up to sixth, with Hamilton seventh.
When the race resumes, Verstappen leads on fresh hards, Piastri is second on older rubber, and Norris is third on new tyres—setting up a thrilling run to the flag. Albon makes a late stop and concedes fourth to Leclerc, who has not changed tyres. Russell is up to sixth, with Hamilton seventh.
Lap 50/63
Strategic dilemma at McLaren. Lando Norris has fresh tyres and sits behind Oscar Piastri, who holds track position but is on older rubber. Verstappen leads.
Team radio from Leclerc in fourth expresses concern:
"I'm looking at if we can finish in the points or not. I'm not being pessimistic. These tyres are gonna be incredibly difficult on the restart."
Strategic dilemma at McLaren. Lando Norris has fresh tyres and sits behind Oscar Piastri, who holds track position but is on older rubber. Verstappen leads.
Team radio from Leclerc in fourth expresses concern:
"I'm looking at if we can finish in the points or not. I'm not being pessimistic. These tyres are gonna be incredibly difficult on the restart."
Lap 51/63
The Safety Car remains on track as marshals continue removing Antonelli’s stricken car. Norris tells the McLaren pit wall:
"I see Oscar's tyres are pretty dead. If we want any chance of going for the lead, we know what to do.
I'm not asking for him to let me by. I'm just saying let's not make it too hard for one another. If we fight, we will go backwards."
The Safety Car remains on track as marshals continue removing Antonelli’s stricken car. Norris tells the McLaren pit wall:
"I see Oscar's tyres are pretty dead. If we want any chance of going for the lead, we know what to do.
I'm not asking for him to let me by. I'm just saying let's not make it too hard for one another. If we fight, we will go backwards."
Lap 52/63
Oliver Bearman is allowed to unlap himself. A green flag restart appears imminent with just over 10 laps remaining.
Oliver Bearman is allowed to unlap himself. A green flag restart appears imminent with just over 10 laps remaining.
Lap 53/63
The Safety Car will come in at the end of this lap. Verstappen leads, followed by Piastri and Norris.
Hamilton is seventh and poised to attack on new tyres. Tension builds at McLaren.
The Safety Car will come in at the end of this lap. Verstappen leads, followed by Piastri and Norris.
Hamilton is seventh and poised to attack on new tyres. Tension builds at McLaren.
Lap 54/63
Verstappen executes a strong restart and immediately gaps Piastri. Norris is not close enough to challenge into Turn 1.
Leclerc briefly looks down the inside of Norris but backs out. Albon has a glance at Leclerc for fourth, while Hamilton pressures Russell for sixth.
Verstappen executes a strong restart and immediately gaps Piastri. Norris is not close enough to challenge into Turn 1.
Leclerc briefly looks down the inside of Norris but backs out. Albon has a glance at Leclerc for fourth, while Hamilton pressures Russell for sixth.
Lap 55/63
Verstappen pulls 1.7 seconds clear of Piastri. The focus now shifts to whether Norris can clear his team-mate.
McLaren’s pit wall remains silent—this is a straight fight between their two drivers.
Verstappen pulls 1.7 seconds clear of Piastri. The focus now shifts to whether Norris can clear his team-mate.
McLaren’s pit wall remains silent—this is a straight fight between their two drivers.
Lap 56/63
Norris activates DRS but is still too far back to make a move on Piastri.
Norris activates DRS but is still too far back to make a move on Piastri.
Lap 57/63
Hamilton makes a clean move on Russell around the outside to take sixth. The Ferrari is on a charge.
Hamilton makes a clean move on Russell around the outside to take sixth. The Ferrari is on a charge.
Lap 58/63
Norris finally gets past Piastri after a bold and precise move around the outside of Turn 3.
The pair nearly touch but leave just enough space. Verstappen, meanwhile, is four seconds down the road.
Norris finally gets past Piastri after a bold and precise move around the outside of Turn 3.
The pair nearly touch but leave just enough space. Verstappen, meanwhile, is four seconds down the road.
Lap 59/63
Leclerc holds off Albon despite the Williams having DRS and fresher tyres. Hamilton closes in on the pair as the battle for fourth intensifies.
Leclerc holds off Albon despite the Williams having DRS and fresher tyres. Hamilton closes in on the pair as the battle for fourth intensifies.
Lap 60/63
Albon attempts a move around the outside of Leclerc but runs wide after slight contact.
Hamilton seizes the opportunity to slip past Albon and move into fifth.
Albon attempts a move around the outside of Leclerc but runs wide after slight contact.
Hamilton seizes the opportunity to slip past Albon and move into fifth.
Lap 61/63
Leclerc does not defend too hard from Hamilton, who moves up to fourth. He is now 2.5 seconds behind Piastri with three laps to go.
Leclerc does not defend too hard from Hamilton, who moves up to fourth. He is now 2.5 seconds behind Piastri with three laps to go.
Lap 62/63
Verstappen stretches his lead to six seconds. Norris cannot respond and must settle into second.
Verstappen stretches his lead to six seconds. Norris cannot respond and must settle into second.
Lap 63/63
Hamilton closes to within 1.5 seconds of Piastri on the final lap but runs out of time to challenge for the podium. Meanwhile, Leclerc is told to let Albon through due to a prior incident that’s under investigation.
He yields the position on the last lap, handing fifth to the Williams driver.
Hamilton closes to within 1.5 seconds of Piastri on the final lap but runs out of time to challenge for the podium. Meanwhile, Leclerc is told to let Albon through due to a prior incident that’s under investigation.
He yields the position on the last lap, handing fifth to the Williams driver.
Chequered Flag
Max Verstappen wins the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with a dominant performance, securing victory on Red Bull’s 400th F1 race weekend. Lando Norris finishes second. Oscar Piastri holds onto third, just ahead of a charging Lewis Hamilton.
Alex Albon finishes a sensational fifth, followed by Leclerc, Russell, and the rest of the midfield.
Max Verstappen wins the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with a dominant performance, securing victory on Red Bull’s 400th F1 race weekend. Lando Norris finishes second. Oscar Piastri holds onto third, just ahead of a charging Lewis Hamilton.
Alex Albon finishes a sensational fifth, followed by Leclerc, Russell, and the rest of the midfield.
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