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    Max Verstappen’s victory at the Imola Grand Prix may have been influenced by his strategic approach before the race even started. According to F1 analyst Jolyon Palmer, Verstappen’s aggressive reconnaissance laps gave him the insight and confidence needed to execute a crucial move that ultimately helped him secure the win.

     

    Palmer, speaking on F1 TV, observed that Verstappen completed four laps to the grid, while McLaren’s Oscar Piastri only did three. During these laps, Verstappen appeared more aggressive, particularly at the first corner, Tamburello. Palmer highlighted Verstappen’s final reconnaissance lap as particularly telling — he was pushing the car harder, braking with more intensity, and generally attacking the corner at race pace. In contrast, Piastri was driving cautiously, likely focusing on evaluating the car’s balance rather than pushing the limits.

     

    This insight may have played a decisive role early in the race. On the first lap, Verstappen made a bold move to overtake Piastri into Tamburello, a pass that many, including Palmer, regard as one of the finest of Verstappen’s career. Palmer suggests that Verstappen’s aggressive recon laps gave him the confidence that the grip would be there to pull off the move — and it worked.

     

    Palmer noted that Piastri seemed to be more focused on defending against George Russell rather than considering Verstappen a primary threat. He implied that McLaren may need to rethink its approach in similar situations, stating that Piastri was “underdriving” the corner while Verstappen seized the opportunity with skill and determination.

     

    Despite losing the lead early, Piastri still managed to secure a podium finish in third. He acknowledged Verstappen’s overtake as a “good move” but didn’t blame it entirely for his drop in position. He admitted to braking too early and recognized that strategic errors during the race also played a part in the team’s disappointing outcome.

     

    Piastri reflected on the team’s choices post-overtake, suggesting that the timing of the Virtual Safety Car and tire strategy didn’t go as planned. “It was not our best Sunday,” he admitted, but remained optimistic, emphasizing the importance of learning from such races. He acknowledged that finishing third after a difficult race was still a respectable result.

     

    While Verstappen’s pace and Red Bull’s strategy played a major role, Palmer’s analysis suggests that the Dutch driver’s willingness to push the limits before the race officially began gave him a crucial edge — showcasing not just his driving skill but also his strategic acumen.

     

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