Verstappen Wins Imola Thriller; McLaren and Ferrari Challenge Red Bull's Dominance
May 21, 2024![Verstappen Wins Imola Thriller; McLaren and Ferrari Challenge Red Bull's Dominance](https://cdn.brief.news/images/stories/620584184c36f90af4ec8aaf3fa3b09b6c942faf95c44a08ec9a54b26d070bff2478a86abc1bb8f4953b549e9833fc0f4fffc5a12b4c2a7236928619bf7f3844.jpg)
Max Verstappen won the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, narrowly beating Lando Norris by 0.725 seconds.
Sergio Perez struggled during the race, while Lando Norris continued his strong performance.
Charles Leclerc impressed for Ferrari, but Carlos Sainz faced challenges.
Oscar Piastri of McLaren performed well despite a grid penalty.
Lewis Hamilton and George Russell had solid races for Mercedes.
Former F1 driver Karun Chandhok predicts a possible sabbatical for Verstappen in 2026.
Red Bull's dominance is being challenged by McLaren and Ferrari, leading to exciting battles.
Verstappen currently leads the championship standings.
The next race is the Monaco Grand Prix, with rain expected before the race on Sunday at 15:00 local time.
Fans can watch the race on ESPN in the US and Sky Sports F1 in the UK.
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BBC Sport • May 19, 2024
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BBC Sport • May 19, 2024
Monaco Grand Prix: How to follow on the BBC![Lando Norris’ charge on Max Verstappen at Imola gives F1 a taste of a fight it craves](https://cdn.brief.news/images/links/293963ff1c568b1f72ad17cda6181b15645a339d7e921dd1e0aa24f60977217a7b4a7e478d8ecebf3f013499aa484edd62ff2d7db6d3dfac5c00a2fd86a8b928.jpg)
The Athletic • May 20, 2024
Lando Norris’ charge on Max Verstappen at Imola gives F1 a taste of a fight it craves