Open-Wheel Highlights & Results
Red Bull Racing All Never Quit
Max Verstappen secured his second victory of the 2025 Formula 1 season at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, holding off a strong challenge from McLaren teammates Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri. Verstappen’s win came after a decisive first-corner overtake on polesitter Piastri and was aided by two well-timed safety car periods that helped him manage tire wear and maintain the lead.
Race Highlights
- Verstappen (Red Bull) took the checkered flag ahead of Norris and Piastri, who finished second and third respectively;
- Norris overtook Piastri late in the race to claim second place, while Piastri had to settle for third after struggling with worn tires during the closing laps;
- Lewis Hamilton impressed with a recovery drive from 12th on the grid to finish fourth for Ferrari, benefiting from strategic pit stops during safety car periods;
- Alex Albon secured a strong fifth place for Williams, Leclerc finished sixth, while George Russell managed seventh for Mercedes, highlighting Mercedes’ ongoing struggles in hot conditions;
- Notable hometown favorite Kimi Antonelli retired due to throttle mechanical issues.
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Robert Shwartzman Shocks Indy 500 Field with Pole Position
At the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, rookie Robert Shwartzman stunned the IndyCar world by claiming pole position for the 2025 Indianapolis 500 in his first-ever oval race.
Shwartzman posted an impressive four-lap average speed of 232.790 mph in the Fast 6 qualifying session, narrowly edging out veteran Takuma Sato and Pato O’Ward.
Qualifying Overview
- Shwartzman’s pole was a surprise highlight amid a weekend marked by setbacks for Team Penske, with Scott McLaughlin crashing in practice and both Josef Newgarden and Will Power disqualified from qualifying due to technical infringements;
- Other front-row starters included Takuma Sato in second and Pato O’Ward in third, with Scott Dixon and Felix Rosenqvist rounding out the top five;
- Alex Palou, the favorite after topping Saturday’s qualifying with 233.043 mph, ended up sixth on Sunday after the Fast 6 shootout.
The 109th running of the Indy 500 promises to be a compelling event with Shwartzman’s unexpected pole and the drama surrounding Team Penske’s qualifying woes.
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Up next – Formula One in Monaco and the Indy500 next Sunday!
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