Max Verstappen had other motorsport business to attend to ahead of Sunday's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, which could have led to fatigue for the world champion.
F1 Results Today: Norris and Verstappen share DRAMATIC fight for win
Max Verstappen was pushed to the absolute limit by Lando Norris for victory at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, struggling immensely with his tyres in the final stages.
F1 rival admits HELPING Verstappen in stunning Imola showdown
Three-time world champion Max Verstappen was handed a helping hand by one of his rivals during his sublime lap to take pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.