
Max Verstapen showed in Imola that he is no longer a reigning world champion. The Dutchman surprised Leclerc's Ferrari and stole the Sprint race in Formula One in the finish.
After this result, Verstapen will start first in Sunday's race and start behind him Leclerc. Third placed Perez, while fourth Sainz, reinforcing the established belief that this championship will be discussed between Ferrari and Red Bull.
This is the fourth championship race, where in the first three he dominated Ferrari with Leclerc and Sainz.
That winning moment! ????
— Formula 1 (@F1) April 23, 2022
Max left no stone unturned in his quest for victory against championship leader Charles Leclerc! ???? #ImolaGP #F1 pic.twitter.com/lJhc1xSQFc
In Bahrain, Ferrari took first and second place with Sainz and Leclerc behind him, while Hamilton completed the podium.
In Saudi Arabia, Leclerc won the race, Verstapen placed second and Sainz third.
In australia's race, Perez was declared champion, while Leclerc was ranked second.