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Check out the full Drivers’ and Constructors’ 2024 F1 championship standings after the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from Imola.
Max Verstappen claimed a commanding victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, securing his fifth win of the season out of seven races. Despite George Russell denying him the grand slam, Verstappen’s dominant performance led to a comfortable lights-to-flag win at Imola. Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc rounded off the podium positions in a thrilling race. Towards the end, Norris showed impressive pace and closed the gap to Verstappen, but the Red Bull driver successfully defended his lead to clinch his 59th career win. With Sergio Perez finishing in eighth place, Verstappen extended his lead in the Drivers’ Championship standings, solidifying his position as the top contender. For the full breakdown of the current standings in both the Drivers’ and Constructors’ championships, refer to the Formula 1 standings for 2024.