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Max Verstappen admits he could go no quicker as Lando Norris upped the pace late in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as he just held on to win by 0.7s. Norris was over 7s behind race leader Verstappe…
Max Verstappen acknowledged that Lando Norris gained pace towards the end of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and he was unable to go any faster, holding on to win by 0.7 seconds. At one point, Norris was over 7 seconds behind Verstappen but started reeling him in during the second half of the race. Verstappen struggled with tire management on the hard tires, losing grip, which allowed Norris to close the gap rapidly. Despite the challenges, Verstappen praised his car’s performance on medium tires and his ability to defend against Norris. Verstappen also faced track limits issues during the race, adjusting his driving to avoid penalties. Despite the difficulties, Verstappen found satisfaction in the victory, especially after struggling during practice sessions.
