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Max Verstappen won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix on Red Bull’s 400th race start.
Christian Horner described Max Verstappen’s impressive first-lap overtake on Oscar Piastri at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as a “win it or bin it” moment. Starting from third on the grid, Verstappen initially had a slow start but managed to make a daring move to pass Piastri on the outside and take the lead. This move proved crucial as it put Verstappen in a favorable position while Piastri struggled with a slow pit stop and traffic. Verstappen made two pit stops under different safety car periods and displayed a strong performance on the final restart to secure his 65th win in Red Bull’s 400th race start. Horner praised Verstappen’s fearless commitment and racing instinct, highlighting his ability to make decisive moves in critical moments.
