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The iconic Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari hosted a thrilling 2025 Imola Grand Prix, with drama unfolding throughout the race and key penalties altering the final standings. The Emilia-Romagna circuit once again delivered a high-stakes battle as the European leg of the Formula 1 season hit full throttle.
### 🥇 Race Winner: Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing)
The reigning world champion maintained his dominant form, fending off fierce competition and strategic challenges to clinch his fourth win of the season. Verstappen controlled the pace after a clean start and survived a late-race safety car period to take the checkered flag.
### 🏁 Final Race Classification (Top 10)
With penalties applied:
1. Max Verstappen (Red Bull Racing) – 1:29:47.235
2. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +4.991s
3. Lando Norris (McLaren) – +7.120s
4. Carlos Sainz (Ferrari) – +12.508s
5. Lewis Hamilton (Mercedes)– +18.305s
6. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)– +19.772s *(5s time penalty applied for track limits)
7. George Russell (Mercedes) – +21.998s
8. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – +28.654s
9. Yuki Tsunoda (RB Honda)– +33.471s
10. Esteban Ocon (Alpine) – +37.299s
🚨 Notable Incidents and Penalties:
Oscar Piastri received a 5-second penalty post-race for repeated track limit violations, dropping him from P5 to P6.
Pierre Gasly was handed a 10-second penalty for causing a collision with Albon, finishing outside the points.
A late Virtual Safety Car (VSC)due to debris in Turn 2 disrupted several pit strategies.
### 🏎️ Fastest Lap:
Lando Norris (McLaren)– 1:17.212 (Lap 58)
🏆 Driver of the Day:
Charles Leclerc— Impressive pace in front of the home Tifosi crowd, delivering Ferrari’s first podium at Imola since 2022.
With the championship race heating up, Verstappen extends his lead, but Ferrari and McLaren are keeping the pressure on as the F1 circus heads next to Monte Carlo for the Monaco Grand Prix.
Stay tuned for more post-race analysis and driver reactions.
