2025 Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Highlights

Verstappen makes an early move count to win the 2025 Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Reigning four-time world champion Max Verstappen produced a brilliant start from second on the grid to surge past Oscar Piastri and manage the race masterfully to bank his second win of the 2025 season, the fastest lap and close the title gap to the Australian to just 22 points.

The Dutchman and the garage delivered the goods at Imola on Sunday as Oracle Red Bull Racing teammate Yuki Tsunoda recovered from Saturday’s qualifying crash to claim a point in 10th.

Max Verstappen, Driver, Red Bull Racing

Taking the win here feels absolutely fantastic. The start wasn’t ideal, but turn two definitely made up for it! Once we got into the lead, we really showed the potential and pace of the car—I was able to push confidently throughout the race. Honestly, it turned out to be much more promising than I expected, which is a great sign for us. The car felt much more stable, and it’s clear we’ve made real progress with the setup.

I managed the tyres well and felt strong on both compounds, which was key. During the Virtual Safety Car, it took a bit of time for the track to be cleared, but luckily, we were able to pit, which worked in our favour. It felt like a bit of a reset, and with Oscar on used tyres, I was able to build a solid gap.

I’m really happy with this result. From the Team’s side, everything was spot-on—strong strategy, slick pit stops, and calm, clear communication across the board. That’s exactly what you need for a successful race weekend.

This was a big one for us, and it’s great to see that the upgrades delivered real performance. Massive thanks to everyone, both trackside and back at the factory—this win makes our 400th race together even more special. Now the goal is to carry what we learned today into future races.

It’s been a really positive weekend overall. We’ll keep pushing, keep improving—and yes, we’ll enjoy this one tonight!

Yuki Tsunoda, Driver, Red Bull Racing

It was a tough weekend overall, but I’m really proud of how we pulled through. Massive respect to the mechanics for the incredible effort getting the car ready after yesterday—I’m grateful I could repay them with at least a point. It might only be one, but every point counts, and it means something to the whole Team.

I was still frustrated after what happened on Saturday, but I managed to reset and give it all today. Starting from the pit lane and finishing in the top 10 shows the progress we’ve made. We took a big step with our Qualifying setup this weekend, and even though we didn’t change much on the car overnight, it felt good to get more laps and learn more about the race performance.

I tried to hold off the McLaren as long as I could, but they had the edge with fresher tyres. The safety cars also added some drama and reshuffled things a bit. There’s still more for me to adapt to in the car, but I’m staying focused—next up is Monaco, and I’ll be pushing to improve in Qualifying and score solid results in the coming races.

And of course, huge congrats to Max on the win and to the whole Team for a strong result today!

CHRISTIAN HORNER, CEO and Team Principal

What a phenomenal win for Max in Imola – the perfect way to mark our 400th Grand Prix and secure a fourth consecutive victory at this iconic circuit. The entire team performed truly well. Max executed a sensational move into Turn 1 to seize the lead and never looked back, while our crew delivered a flawless pit stop at just the right moment to seal a clinical win.

Credit also to Yuki, who showed real determination and skill by fighting his way into the points from a pit lane start. The Team worked through the night to rebuild his car after Qualifying, and their efforts paid off.

All in all, a fantastic milestone weekend – 400 races and a result that sets us up perfectly as we look ahead to Monaco next week.

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