Key Points Summary — Max Verstappen Wins

• Max Verstappen wins the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after overtaking Oscar Piastri
• Ends Piastri’s three-race win streak and boosts title hopes
• Red Bull celebrates 400th F1 race with victory
• Safety car reset the field, but Verstappen held on
• Lando Norris overtakes Piastri to take second place
• Lewis Hamilton charges from 12th to finish fourth
• Uncertainty looms over Imola’s future on the F1 calendar

Verstappen Steals the Show

Max Verstappen isn’t done fighting for the crown.

The reigning Formula 1 champion stormed back into title contention Sunday with a daring victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

Verstappen ended Oscar Piastri’s three-race winning streak in dramatic fashion, diving around the outside of the McLaren at the very first corner. It was the move that sealed the race—and maybe changed the title fight.

Red Bull Roars at Race 400

The win marked Red Bull’s 400th race in F1, and Verstappen made sure it was unforgettable.

After snatching the lead, he pulled away from the field with blistering pace. Even when a safety car bunched up the grid late in the race, Verstappen didn’t flinch. He controlled the restart and powered to his second win of the season.

It was his fourth consecutive victory at Imola and his first win since Japan.

“The start wasn’t perfect, but I sent it round the outside and it worked,” Verstappen said. “Once in front, the car was just fantastic.”

Norris vs. Piastri — Teammate Tension

McLaren looked set for another 1-2 finish until Lando Norris made his move.

With just five laps to go, Norris dove past teammate Piastri, who was nursing older tires. It was a clean and calculated overtake—eerily similar to Verstappen’s at the start.

“We had a good little battle,” Norris said. “But Max was too fast today.”

Piastri’s slim lead in the standings shrank. Norris now trails him by just 13 points. Verstappen sits nine points behind Norris.

Hamilton Makes a Ferrari Statement

Lewis Hamilton delivered a strong showing in his first race for Ferrari on home soil.

Starting 12th, he battled through the field and capitalized on late-race chaos to claim fourth.

A tangle between Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc and Williams’ Alex Albon allowed Hamilton to sweep past both. Leclerc was later told to yield position back to Albon, dropping to sixth.

Max Verstappen Wins: More Action in the Midfield

Behind the leaders, the battle was fierce.

George Russell finished seventh for Mercedes, just ahead of Carlos Sainz in the second Williams. Racing Bulls rookie Isack Hadjar scored points in ninth.

Yuki Tsunoda clawed his way from the back of the grid to take 10th, salvaging a point after his crash in qualifying.

A Fitting Send-Off for Imola?

Fans feared a processional race at Imola. Instead, they got high-stakes drama.

Overtakes were plentiful. Emotions ran high. And the narrow, old-school track delivered once again.

But this may have been Imola’s swan song. The current contract has expired, and F1 has yet to confirm a return.

Verstappen doesn’t want to see it go.

“It would be a shame,” he said. “Tracks like Imola made me fall in love with racing.”

What’s Next for F1?

With Verstappen closing the gap, the championship race is suddenly alive again.

McLaren remains strong, but Red Bull showed they’re still the kings of consistency. The next few races could decide who truly owns the 2025 season.

For now, Verstappen has reminded the grid of one thing—he’s still the driver to beat.