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IMOLA, Italy — Max Verstappen held off a challenge from McLaren's Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and extend his Formula 1 championship lead. Verstappen started on pole position and stayed ahead of Norris at the start but was put under pressure by the McLaren driver again near the end. It was the defending champion's fifth win in seven Grand Prix races this year and followed Verstappen being beaten by Norris in Miami two weeks ago. Norris placed second and Charles Leclerc was third for Ferrari.
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