Red Bull vulnerability exposed by Lando Norris at Imola
- Red Bull initially feared Charles Leclerc more than Lando Norris at Imola Grand Prix.
- Late challenge from Lando Norris revealed vulnerabilities in Red Bull's performance.
- Competitors closing the gap to the world champions as Norris pushed Max Verstappen to the limit.
Verstappen started the race in the first position and quickly built a big lead. Norris had to defend his position from Leclerc. Norris managed his tires well and increased his speed towards the end, finishing very close to Verstappen. Verstappen faced pressure but managed to stay ahead of Norris until the end. The temperature of the tires became crucial as the race progressed. Red Bull struggled during practice but Verstappen still managed to win. The team faced challenges earlier in the weekend, affecting their tire knowledge. Norris almost caught up to Verstappen towards the end of the race. Red Bull had a strong performance, but McLaren and Ferrari were also fast. Red Bull missed out on two wins this year. There are speculations about Verstappen's future due to off-track issues. Red Bull's competitors are improving, with Ferrari showing potential. Verstappen is leading the championship by a significant margin. Norris almost overtook Verstappen in the last race. Red Bull's rivals are getting closer, with Mercedes struggling in fourth place. Verstappen's dominance is now being viewed with some concern.