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. The Dutch driver built a commanding lead which was wiped out when the safety car bundled the field back up.

The result, Verstappen's second win of the season, reduces Piastri's championship lead over Norris to 13 points from 16, and puts the Dutchman nine behind the Briton.