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F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton launches stellar comeback as McLaren beaten at Imola Grand Prix
Max Verstappen ended McLaren’s dominance at the Imola Grand Prix by securing a remarkable victory, while Lewis Hamilton rebounded from a difficult weekend to finish in fourth place.
Hamilton and Charles Leclerc faced setbacks during qualifying, but Hamilton managed to fight his way back to P4, surpassing his teammate.
In the final laps, Hamilton made a stunning comeback, overtaking both Alex Albon and Leclerc, dedicating his performance to the fans at Imola.
Verstappen seized the lead early in the race from Oscar Piastri with a bold move at Tamburello on Lap 1, setting the stage for his success.
Despite McLaren’s strategic attempts to challenge Verstappen, a slow pit stop hindered Piastri’s chances, ultimately allowing the Dutch driver to maintain his lead.
The race saw additional drama with a virtual safety car and a subsequent full safety car, but Verstappen stayed composed, eventually claiming the victory in a dominant fashion.
In the end, the race results showed Verstappen securing the top spot, followed by Lando Norris, Oscar Piastri, and Lewis Hamilton in fourth place.
