The four-time world champion marked Red Bull’s 400th grand prix start with a superb victory in Italy, as McLaren had to settle for the remaining podium spots

Max Verstappen scooped his second victory of the Formula 1 season at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, dominating at Imola after a brilliant opening lap pass on Oscar Piastri. Here's how the first European round of the campaign shook out on Sunday: Verstappen ruled the roost at Imola for a fourth consecutive time and the platform for his success came on the opening lap.

Max Verstappen gave his Formula 1 title defense a big boost with victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on Sunday after a daring overtake on standings leader Oscar Piastri at the start