From ‘The Doctor’, to the ‘Tifosi’ – the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in pictures

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Max Verstappen with Red Bull team
Max Verstappen celebrates with the Red Bull team, marking their 400th Grand Prix and his fourth consecutive victory at Imola.
Valentino Rossi with Ferrari team
Italian racing icon Valentino Rossi, known as `The Doctor`, was seen with the Ferrari team on the grid before the Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton and Andrea Kimi Antonelli
Lewis Hamilton, who achieved his best result of the season by finishing fourth, and Andrea Kimi Antonelli, whose mechanical issue led to a safety car, were popular among fans this weekend.
Charles Leclerc
Despite starting 11th and finishing sixth, Charles Leclerc expressed significant disappointment with his race outcome.
Lewis Hamilton experiencing the Tifosi
The Imola Grand Prix weekend marked Lewis Hamilton`s initial experience with the passionate Ferrari fans, the Tifosi, in his new role as a Scuderia driver.
Andrea Kimi Antonelli with pasta gift
Andrea Kimi Antonelli, the young Italian driver from Bologna, received a unique gift: a jar of pasta.
RB Team at Imola
Members of the Faenza-based RB team (Visa Cash App Racing Bulls) at Imola. Pictured from left are CEO Peter Bayer, drivers Isack Hadjar and Liam Lawson, and Team Principal Laurent Mekies.
Flavio Briatore
Flavio Briatore, serving as Alpine`s Executive Advisor, assumed management responsibilities for the team shortly before the Grand Prix, following the resignation of the team principal.
The Tifosi at Imola
The Tifosi turned out in full force, fueled by speculation that 2025 might potentially be the last Formula 1 race held at Imola.
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