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It was a bruising victory for Max Verstappen, one that left him a broken man and in need of pain relief
Max Verstappen admitted to feeling “broken” after his recent F1 win, necessitating painkillers. Despite a challenging start, he secured pole position and his 59th career victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Verstappen fought off Lando Norris to clinch the win by a mere 0.725 seconds, facing physical strain due to the bumpy track. Red Bull’s team principal praised his performance, highlighting his remarkable turnaround from a difficult Friday. Verstappen acknowledged the need for improvement, particularly in optimizing tire performance, as rival teams like McLaren and Ferrari are closing in.
