Emilia-Romagna GP 2025: Max Verstappen Pips McLaren Duo To Win At Imola

Max Verstappen continued his winning run at Imola for the fourth straight year as he left behind Oscar Piastri to win the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 2025. Piastri, who started from the pole, was taken over by Verstappen right at the beginning and the Dutchman maintained his lead throughout. It becomes the second win of the season for Verstappen. Piastri's teammate at McLaren Lando Norris grabbed P3 while in his best finish of season, Lewis Hamilton rode his Ferrari to P4.

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Updated on: 19 May 2025 10:08 am

Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix auto racing: Max Verstappen

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands celebrates on the podium after winning the Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, flanked with McLaren driver Lando Norris of Britain, left, and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands crosses the finish line to win the Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands in action during the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, in Imola, Italy.

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Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix auto racing: Carlos Sainz

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Williams driver Carlos Sainz of Spain steers his car during the Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands leads at the start during the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, in Imola, Italy.

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Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix auto racing: Oscar Piastri

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McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia steers his car during the qualifying session ahead of the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack in Imola, Italy.

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Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix auto racing: Charles Leclerc

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Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco steers his car followed by Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain during the third free practice at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, ahead the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, in Imola, Italy.

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Italian Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix auto racing: Isack Hadjar

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Racing Bulls driver Isack Hadjar of France steers his car in front of Ferrari driver Charles Leclerc of Monaco and Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands during the third free practice at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack, ahead the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, in Imola, Italy.

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Red Bull driver Max Verstappen of the Netherlands, left, and McLaren driver Oscar Piastri of Australia leadat the start during the Italy's Emilia Romagna Formula One Grand Prix, in Imola, Italy.