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Oscar Piastri finished third in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, being passed on the first lap by race-winner Max Verstappen.
Oscar Piastri admitted that he braked too early during the overtake Max Verstappen made on him in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Piastri defended the inside line from pole position but left space for Verstappen to overtake him on the outside. This allowed Verstappen to take the lead and manage his tires effectively. Piastri tried to undercut Verstappen but ended up in traffic after a virtual safety car period for Esteban Ocon’s Haas. Verstappen went on to win the race, with Lando Norris finishing ahead of Piastri. Piastri acknowledged that the key moment was the early braking that allowed Verstappen to pass him.
