Max Verstappen delivered a statement performance at Imola the 2025 Formula 1 Emilia Romagna GP, securing his second win of the 2025 Formula 1 season to tighten things up in the F1 championship standings.
Verstappen produced a tactical and clinical showing, outpacing both McLarens and delivering Red Bull a symbolic victory in their 400th Formula 1 Grand Prix start. The Dutchman seized control from the opening lap, overtaking Oscar Piastri into Turn 2, and held off late pressure from Lando Norris after a safety car restart.
Having started second on the grid, Verstappen executed a daring move around the outside at the Tamburello chicane to jump polesitter Piastri. From there, he dictated the race through changing conditions and race interruptions, holding onto the lead through Virtual Safety Car and full Safety Car phases to take his second win of the campaign.
F1 Driver Standings after 2025 Emilia Romagna GP
With seven rounds now complete in the 2025 Formula 1 World Championship, Oscar Piastri remains on top of the standings following a third-place finish at Imola. The McLaren driver’s consistent form has given him a 13-point advantage over teammate Lando Norris. Piastri’s tally now sits at 146 points, while Norris holds 133 after finishing second at Imola. Verstappen, who executed a race-winning overtake on Lap 1, is right back in contention with 124 points – just nine behind Norris and 22 off the lead.
| Pos | Driver | Nationality | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Oscar Piastri | AUS | McLaren | 146 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | GBR | McLaren | 133 |
| 3 | Max Verstappen | NED | Red Bull | 124 |
| 4 | George Russell | GBR | Mercedes | 99 |
| 5 | Charles Leclerc | MON | Ferrari | 61 |
| 6 | Lewis Hamilton | GBR | Ferrari | 53 |
| 7 | Kimi Antonelli | ITA | Mercedes | 48 |
| 8 | Alexander Albon | THA | Williams | 40 |
| 9 | Esteban Ocon | FRA | Haas | 14 |
| 10 | Lance Stroll | CAN | Aston Martin | 14 |
| 11 | Carlos Sainz | ESP | Williams | 11 |
| 12 | Yuki Tsunoda | JPN | Red Bull | 10 |
| 13 | Pierre Gasly | FRA | Alpine | 7 |
| 14 | Isack Hadjar | FRA | Racing Bulls | 7 |
| 15 | Nico Hulkenberg | GER | Sauber | 6 |
| 16 | Oliver Bearman | GBR | Haas Ferrari | 6 |
| 17 | Fernando Alonso | ESP | Aston Martin | 0 |
| 18 | Liam Lawson | NZL | Racing Bulls | 0 |
| 19 | Jack Doohan | AUS | Alpine | 0 |
| 20 | Gabriel Bortoleto | BRA | Sauber | 0 |
| 21 | Franco Colapinto | ARG | Alpine | 0 |
F1 Constructor Standings after 2025 Emilia Romagna GP
With Oscar Piastri finishing third and Lando Norris second at Imola, McLaren extended their total to 279 points, pulling clear of their nearest rivals. Despite Max Verstappen’s victory at Imola giving Red Bull a welcome boost, the reigning champions remain third in the standings on 131 points, trailing Mercedes, who hold second with 147 points thanks to consistent scoring from George Russell and rookie Kimi Antonelli.
| Pos | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | McLaren | 279 |
| 2 | Mercedes | 147 |
| 3 | Red Bull | 131 |
| 4 | Ferrari | 114 |
| 5 | Williams | 51 |
| 6 | Haas | 20 |
| 7 | Aston Martin | 14 |
| 8 | Racing Bulls | 10 |
| 9 | Alpine | 7 |
| 10 | Sauber | 6 |
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