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Was Imola a One-Off or Is Verstappen Now a Title Contender?

  • Max Verstappen claimed the win at the 63-lap race in Imola, Italy on Sunday, marking his second race victory during the 2025 season.
  • Verstappen's win was initiated by an overtake on Oscar Piastri at the first corner, followed by a Virtual Safety Car on lap 29 that allowed timely pit stops.
  • Despite McLaren's strategic attempts and strong efforts from Piastri and Lando Norris, Red Bull had the superior race pace, especially on Imola's high-speed layout favoring Verstappen's car.
  • Piastri acknowledged Verstappen's decisive move as "a good move," while team principals noted tire degradation and Red Bull's recent car development as factors influencing the race outcome.
  • Although Verstappen narrowed his championship gap, currently 22 points behind Piastri, both teams plan detailed data analysis to assess if this Imola performance indicates sustained title contention.
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Was Imola a one-off or is Verstappen now a title contender?

Red Bull has taken a step forward, which means Max Verstappen's win at Imola may be a sign of things to come.

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www.kleinezeitung.at broke the news in on Sunday, May 18, 2025.
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