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Oscar Piastri retains his championship lead after the Max Verstappen overtake at Imola, but did not feel it was overly important.
Oscar Piastri acknowledges his defeat to Max Verstappen in the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and is determined to learn from it.
In a reversal of roles from the Saudi Arabian GP, Verstappen executed a remarkable overtake on Piastri at Turn 1, stealing the lead.
This marked the first time this season that Verstappen emerged victorious in a direct battle with Piastri, who finished third and maintains a 13-point lead in the championship over Lando Norris, and 22 points over Verstappen.
Reflecting on the race, Piastri noted that the Turn 1 move by Verstappen was compounded by strategic failures on McLaren’s part.
Piastri expressed his intention to learn from the experience and make adjustments for future races, emphasizing the importance of adapting and improving in the competitive championship environment.
