P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen has moved to within 22 points of Oscar Piastri in the F1 drivers’ title after winning the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Red Bull motorsport advisor Helmut Marko expressed feeling “nervous” for Max Verstappen when a late safety car was deployed during the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Verstappen took control of the race after a stunning overtake on Oscar Piastri at the first corner and maintained his lead until the end.
Despite the safety car period bringing McLaren back into contention, they could not match Verstappen’s dominant performance.
This win marked Verstappen’s second victory of the season and his fourth consecutive win at Imola, showcasing the effectiveness of Red Bull’s upgrades.
The team also achieved a rare double points finish, with Yuki Tsunoda impressively recovering from a pit lane start to finish in 10th place.
