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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix sneak peek ahead of Lewis Hamilton’s very first race in Italy for Ferrari

Max Verstappen‘s fantastic opening-corner carry on Oscar Piastri fired him to triumph at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

The Dutchman clinched a 4th succeeding win at Imola in Red Bull’s 400th race to end champion leader Piastri’s three-race winning follow taking the lead at the very first chicane.

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Verstappen was in control of the race however needed to see off a late obstacle, after a security vehicle slashed his lead, to clinch his 2nd win of the season.

McLaren decided not to buy Piastri to enable Lando Norris past in a quote to challenge Verstappen however the British chauffeur eventually made a brave proceed his team-mate with 5 laps to go to end up 2nd. Piastri’s cause Norris was cut to 13 points, with Verstappen now 22 points behind the Australian.

Follow live updates from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix with The Independent

Christian Horner sends out a dig McLaren’s method

“We were more shocked with McLaren’s absence of efficiency, “Horner included.”We got the vehicle into a great window the other day, Max was definitely really favorable about the balance and about having the ability to lean on the back of the vehicle.

That was definitely a favorable. That brought into the race. We were simply in a better-balanced window, which showed to be the case.

“To have the rate today, [for the first time] considering that Brazil in 2015– that’s the very first time I can keep in mind that we’ve had the speed to truly retreat from the McLarens.”

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Kieran Jackson18 May 2025 19:52

Red Bull were too excellent

Lando Norris states a two-podium surface for himself and McLaren colleagues Oscar Piastri represents a great trip at Imola however is sorry for not having the ability to challenge ultimate winner Max Verstappen.

Norris stated: “A good race. For us as a team, second and third is great.

“Of course you would love to be up there fighting against Max but they [Red Bull] were too good for us today.”

Mike Jones19 May 2025 18:00

F1 fabricator standings

1. McLaren – 279 points

2. Mercedes – 147 points

3. Red Bull – 131 points

4. Ferrari – 114 points

5. Williams – 51 points

6. Haas – 20 points

7. Aston Martin – 14 points

8. Racing Bulls – 10 points

9. Alpine – 7 points

10. Sauber – 6 points

Kieran Jackson19 May 2025 17:01

Remark: Kimi Antonelli’s F1 ascension appears a masterstroke– have Mercedes discovered their response to Max Verstappen?

Antonelli has actually currently exceeded: the youngest motorist to score points, after a delicious healing drive from 16th to 4th in the rain in the season opener in Melbourne. And after his surprise lead for the sprint race at the last round in Miami, he ended up being the youngest chauffeur to tape-record a lead in any F1 format. At 21, Sebastian Vettel, the previous record holder, was 3 years older.

Launched with splendid timing, one day after the Miami Grand Prix, Antonelli’s ascension to F1 has actually been narrated in a brand-new 45-minute documentary on Netflix, entitled The Seat

Piece:

Kieran Jackson19 May 2025 16:00

Verstappen looks ahead of Monaco

“I like driving and racing in Formula 1, next week it’s a completely different kind of track in Monaco and that’s also going to be very challenging,” said Max Verstappen after his win at Imola.

“But for the moment I just want to enjoy today and take it in.

“It’s constantly great to be in Italy, correct enthusiasm for motorsport so it’s great to see all these fans out here the entire weekend, so thank you for coming.”

Mike Jones19 May 2025 15:00

Chauffeurs’ champion standings

After losing pole and slipping down the field, Oscar Piastri’s healing drive guaranteed he ended up third at Imola and is still on track in his pursuit of a very first world champion.

Here are the standings:

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – 146

2. Lando Norris (McLaren) – 133

3. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – 124

4. George Russell (Mercedes) – 99

5. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – 61

6. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – 53

7. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – 48

8. Alex Albon (Williams) – 40

9. Esteban Ocon (Haas) – 14

10. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) – 14

Mike Jones19 May 2025 13:39

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RACE REPORT: Max Verstappen’s race-winning overtake in Imola reminds McLaren of F1 title credentials

Brake too early at your peril.

That’s the thought pole-sitter Oscar Piastri will take to Bologna airport on Sunday night, seeing 10 points pass him by in his championship hunt.

The clear favourite to romp home to victory in the speedy McLarenthe champion leader sustained a difficult lesson in first-lap battle here under the spectacular Imola sunlight.

Unambiguously, you do not leave a Red Bull-sized space down the outdoors for a four-time world champ.

Kieran Jackson19 May 2025 12:00

Monaco Grand Prix timings

The next race remains in Monaco and here are all the timings for next week’s grand prix:

Friday, May 23

FP1– 12.30 pm BST

FP2– 4pm

Saturday, May 24

FP3– 11.30 am

Qualifying– 3pm

Sunday, May 25

Race– 2pm

Mike Jones19 May 2025 11:00

Horner on Red Bull’s success

Red Bull group principal Christian Horner stated: “We handled to get the automobile into a window, the parts we brought worked.

“There was at no point in the race where he actually looked under risk.

“That very first stint was so long on the medium, that was what was especially excellent and assuring that we had the ability to have much better deg than the McLarens because very first stint.”

Mike Jones19 May 2025 10:00

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Max Verstappen responds to Christian Horner ‘sack’ rumours

“Honestly, I have no idea where they come from, to be honest,” the Dutchman told F1 TV on Thursday.

“Naturally, I don’t really follow a lot of that all.

“So people ask me questions as well about that and I’m like, ‘honestly, I really don’t know who even puts that in the world’.”

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Miranda Cheswick
Miranda is a columnist and commentator who has contributed to major UK culture magazines for over a decade. With a background in investigative journalism and a knack for unearthing quirky community stories, she’s known for her vivid storytelling—often inspired by her feline writing partner, Mr. Peaches.

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