Lando Norris enjoying the high life as hopes grow for Formula One title battle
The 24-year-old has emerged as the driver most likely to stop Verstappen waltzing towards a fourth consecutive title.
The 24-year-old has emerged as the driver most likely to stop Verstappen waltzing towards a fourth consecutive title.
George Russell ended up in seventh place, dropping behind team-mate Hamilton when he was put on a two-stop tyre strategy.
After the sole round of pit-stops, Verstappen looked set to canter to the chequered flag, but Norris launched a brilliant late surge.
The Red Bull driver claimed his fifth win in seven races this season.
Senna had eight consecutive poles over the 1988 and 1989 seasons.
At the Imola venue which claimed Senna’s life 30 years ago, Verstappen’s drew level with the great Brazilian.
The Dutchman was off the pace in second practice, with Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc leading the way.
Leclerc saw off Mercedes’ George Russell by 0.104 seconds in Imola with Carlos Sainz third in the other scarlet car.
The Briton celebrated ending his losing streak at the 110th attempt with a 24-hour party.
Antonelli, who turns 18 in August, has recently tested Mercedes machinery in Austria and Imola.