The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola delivered high-drama results, with Max Verstappen claiming the title. With McLaren’s current form, everyone expected Oscar Piastri to win and continue his three-race winning streak, or Lando Norris to finally make a comeback and win a race after the inaugural race of the 2025 season.
However, Verstappen edged out both of them despite starting second on the grid. His win not only marked his second win of the season but also showed Red Bull’s resilience and the never-giving-up attitude as they gave fierce competition despite doubts and ultimately claimed the title.
Max Verstappen’s Remarkable Win
Max Verstappen wasted no time in making his intentions clear as he executed an overtake on the pile sitter, Oscar Piastri, and the Tamburello chicane on the opening lap itself. He seized the lead early and continued his lead throughout the race, not even once falling behind another driver.
The race featured dramatic moments, including a Virtual Safety Car (VSC) on lap 28, triggered by Esteban Ocon’s stricken Haas, and a late full safety car. Max Verstappen’s win was not just pure talent but also strategic. His well-timed pit stops allowed him to extend his advantage.
Behind Verstappen is the McLaren duo, Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, who battled for the remaining podium spots. Norris finished second while Piastri took the third stop. The race was also crucial for Ferrari as Lewis Hamilton finished fourth, which is both his and Ferrari’s best result this season. Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc also finished in sixth position after being somewhere around the bottom of the table ever since the beginning of the 2025 F1 season.
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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2025 Full Results
Below are the full results of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2025.
| Pos | Driver | Team | Laps | Time/Retired | Points |
| 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 63 | 1:31:33.199 | 25 |
| 2 | Lando Norris | McLaren Mercedes | 63 | +6.109s | 18 |
| 3 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren Mercedes | 63 | +12.956s | 15 |
| 4 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 63 | +14.356s | 12 |
| 5 | Alexander Albon | Williams Mercedes | 63 | +17.945s | 10 |
| 6 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 63 | +20.774s | 8 |
| 7 | George Russell | Mercedes | 63 | +22.034s | 6 |
| 8 | Carlos Sainz | Williams Mercedes | 63 | +22.898s | 4 |
| 9 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 63 | +23.586s | 2 |
| 10 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing Honda RBPT | 63 | +26.446s | 1 |
| 11 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 63 | +27.250s | 0 |
| 12 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 63 | +30.296s | 0 |
| 13 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine Renault | 63 | +31.424s | 0 |
| 14 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls Honda RBPT | 63 | +32.511s | 0 |
| 15 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin Aramco Mercedes | 63 | +32.993s | 0 |
| 16 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine Renault | 63 | +33.411s | 0 |
| 17 | Oliver Bearman | Haas Ferrari | 63 | +33.808s | 0 |
| 18 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber Ferrari | 63 | +38.572s | 0 |
| NC | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 44 | DNF | 0 |
| NC | Esteban Ocon | Haas Ferrari | 27 | DNF | 0 |
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