Verstappen's Best First-Lap Moves in F1

Four days after the Imola-GP, this is still a topic in the Monaco paddock: Max Verstappen's assault on Oscar Piastri shortly after the start. Max says why he had to laugh.

Why Max Verstappen 'had to laugh' after THAT overtake on Piastri

Max Verstappen said his natural reaction was "to laugh" after overtaking Oscar Piastri at the start in Imola.

'I had to laugh' - Max Verstappen reveals comical reaction to Oscar Piastri overtake

Max Verstappen secured victory in Imola thanks to a remarkable overtake on Oscar Piastri, which even surprised the Dutchman himself!

The brilliant maneuver of Max Verstappen was the big topic of conversation at the Formula 1 race in Imola last weekend. The world champion had passed Polesetter Oscar Piastri in the first corner of the race with a courageous attempt to overtake and thus laid the foundation for his victory in Italy.

Max Verstappen once again demonstrated his talent at the start with a decisive move on the first lap of the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. A look back at his most memorable Formula 1 starts.

Verstappen's best first-lap moves in F1

Max Verstappen laid the foundation for his victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix with a brilliant overtake on Oscar Piastri during lap one at Imola.The Red Bull Formula 1 driver made a sweeping move around the outside of the Tamburello chicane to take a race lead he subsequently never lost.Verstappen has made a habit of overtaking at race starts, so here’s a look back at five other ...Keep reading