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Max Verstappen secured victory in Imola thanks to a remarkable overtake on Oscar Piastri, which even surprised the Dutchman himself!
Max Verstappen laughed after overtaking Oscar Piastri at the first corner of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, despite a poor start dropping him to third initially. With a fantastic late braking move, Verstappen managed to pass George Russell and Piastri to take the lead of the race. This impressive overtake secured his fourth consecutive win at Imola. Verstappen admitted re-watching the overtake at home and recalling his amusement at the moment of success on the track. He pointed out that Piastri’s focus on defending against Russell allowed him to seize the opportunity and execute the overtake effectively. Verstappen acknowledged the situation and the momentum that led to his successful pass.
