Max Verstappen Dominates Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola
Red Bull Racing star Max Verstappen claimed another dominant victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, the seventh round of the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, held at the iconic Imola circuit.
The reigning World Champion led from the front and maintained control even after a late-race shake-up. Following the retirement of Esteban Ocon, a safety car was deployed with just 10 laps to go. But Verstappen kept his composure, expertly managing the restart and pulling away from the chasing pack.
Trailing behind the Dutchman were the impressive McLaren duo, with Lando Norris finishing second and Oscar Piastri securing third — both delivering strong performances that signal real momentum for the Woking-based outfit.
Meanwhile, it was a tale of redemption for Ferrari on home soil. Despite a disappointing qualifying session, Lewis Hamilton — making a guest appearance for the Scuderia this season — surged from P12 to finish a remarkable fourth. Teammate Charles Leclerc also fought back, gaining five places to take sixth at the chequered flag.
