Red Bull confident Verstappen’s Imola win will be a turning point in F1 season

theguardian.comPublished: 5/19/2025

Summary

"Max Verstappen's thrilling victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix created a stir in Formula One as Christian Horner suggested it could signal a shift for Red Bull's pursuit of McLaren in the championship. The Dutch driver pulled off a stunning overtake on Oscar Piastri, capitalizing on his pole position and leading throughout to edge out the defending champion by 22 points. This win not only boosted Red Bull's momentum but also hinted at progress in their car development, which had previously struggled to match McLaren's pace."