World champion verstappen

Romagna Grand Prix: Max Verstappen has added to his run of pole positions by clinching P1 on the grid for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, with the Dutchman narrowly triumphing over his rivals with an unbeatable lap in Imola and in the process has equalled legend Ayrton Senna's record for most consecutive pole positions.

Red Bull Racing driver Verstappen had set a strong benchmark during the initial runs of Q3 and improved even further during his final effort, pumping in a time of 1m 14.746s as he tried to get back to winning ways after the Miami GP.

This puts Verstappen 0.074s clear of second-placed Oscar Piastri - who faces a post-session stewards visit for allegedly impeding the Haas of Kevin Magnussen earlier - and McLaren teammate Lando Norris in third.