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Max Verstappen pulled off a brilliant overtaking move on Oscar Piastri to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Max Verstappen described his spectacular first lap overtake on Oscar Piastri as the crucial moment for his victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. This win was Verstappen’s 65th career victory, achieved at Imola where Red Bull celebrated its 400th race start. It was his second win of the season, following his triumph in Japan where he led a McLaren duo home. Despite starting second, Verstappen smoothly passed pole-sitter Piastri on the outside and then controlled the race to the finish. Reflecting on his performance, Verstappen praised his car’s pace and tire management, highlighting an improvement from Friday’s sessions. He also mentioned the strategic advantage of a virtual safety car period and praised his team’s flawless execution throughout the race. Though facing a challenge with a late safety car deployment, Verstappen managed the race restart well, showcasing his team’s collective effort and efficiency.
