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10 things we learned from F1’s Imola race weekend
Red Bull surprised McLaren with Max Verstappen’s dominant victory in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, showcasing his skill with a first-lap pass and impressive pace.
The race at Imola provided interesting insights as the European leg of the F1 season commenced, with McLaren and Red Bull both surprising each other with their performance.
On a hot day emphasizing tire management, Red Bull emerged as the stronger team, showcasing a complete turnaround from the Miami race where McLaren had excelled.
Tiny details, like a minor upgrade and track layout, played a crucial role in Red Bull’s triumph, with the high-speed corners at Imola favoring their car over McLaren’s strengths in traction zones and low-speed turns.
In a dramatic shift, Ferrari faced a challenging race at the Imola GP, highlighting Leclerc’s disappointment compared to Hamilton’s optimism amidst the midfield battle.
Looking ahead, the championship battle intensifies as individual strengths and weaknesses of teams become more pronounced, setting the stage for an exciting season ahead.
