Mighty Verstappen rules Imola once more

Max Verstappen said he felt great pride on Sunday after he upset forecasts of a dominant McLaren triumph with a reminder of his and Red Bull's pace and race-craft at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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It was a riposte to those who believe Red Bull are in decline as he delivered a fourth consecutive triumph at Imola, his second win this year and the 65th of his career at the team's 400th race.

Friend and title rival Lando Norris of McLaren finished second and championship leader Oscar Piastri third in the second McLaren ahead of a revived seven-time champion Lewis Hamilton of Ferrari.

"I am incredibly proud of everyone," said Verstappen.

"It's been a very important week for us and the car has performed really well - and, also, I think the execution of the whole race was really good."