Following his victory in Imola, Max Verstappen appeared much more upbeat on the media day in Monaco. Even winning the championship, which Verstappen had previously thought was out of reach, is now a possibility again.

Max Verstappen took a dominant victory at Imola on Sunday to celebrate Red Bull's 400th grand prix and end Formula One leader Oscar Piastri's run of three wins in a row for McLaren. Australian Piastri started on pole but finished third,

The Dutchman’s victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix marked his fourth consecutive win at the circuit, adding yet another record to his already glittering resume.