Max Verstappen and Red Bull held off McLaren at Imola with a bold first-lap overtake, smart strategy, and key RB21 upgrades that secured the victory.

Max Verstappen reminded everyone in Imola that he cannot be ruled out of the championship fight but the maths still favour McLaren, writes Andrew Benson.

McLaren were caught off guard by the pace of Max Verstappen's Red Bull at Imola. McLaren have admitted Red Bull’s pace advantage at the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix took the team by surprise.