P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen secured his fifth grand prix win of the season last time out at Imola – however the Dutchman came under massive pressure before taking the chequered flag.
Red Bull advisor Dr. Helmut has addressed a critical issue that almost cost Max Verstappen victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Verstappen faced pressure from McLaren’s Lando Norris in the final stages of the race, narrowly crossing the finish line ahead of his rival by seven-tenths of a second. A potential five-second penalty loomed over Verstappen for violating track limits, which would have dropped him behind Norris. Verstappen’s team worked on qualifying speed to secure pole position, a critical factor in winning the race. Without starting from pole in Imola, Verstappen’s victory would have been uncertain.
