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How 'delicious' Verstappen move caught McLaren by surprise

How 'delicious' Verstappen move caught McLaren by surprise

Summary

Max Verstappen won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, marking his second victory this year. He took the lead with an impressive move at the start and maintained his position, finishing ahead of McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri.

Key Facts

  • Max Verstappen won the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, securing his second win of the year.
  • Verstappen overtook Oscar Piastri from McLaren at the first corner to take the lead.
  • Piastri and his teammate Lando Norris finished in second and third places, respectively.
  • Verstappen previously lost the lead to McLaren in Miami but kept it in this race.
  • McLaren's decision to pit early gave Verstappen an edge as race conditions changed.
  • Piastri still leads the championship but the standings have tightened up as drivers head to Monaco next.
  • Red Bull made upgrades that contributed to Verstappen's strengthened performance.

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