MAX VERSTAPPEN warmed up for his victory at Imola by winning a 24-hour race online.

The gaming-loving Dutchman took part in a marathon sim race in his motor home into the small hours.

Max Verstappen extended his lead at the top of the F1 standings
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Max Verstappen extended his lead at the top of the F1 standingsCredit: Reuters

Lando Norris followed up his win in Miami by finishing second in the Emilia-Romagna GP
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Lando Norris followed up his win in Miami by finishing second in the Emilia-Romagna GPCredit: Getty

He then jumped into the cockpit on Sunday and smashed the field to win his 59th Grand Prix.

The Red Bull driver has a full gaming simulator setup in his motor home to compete online with Team Redline.

Verstappen may have been thinking twice about his night time gaming sesh when he was hunted down by a late resurgence from McLaren’s Lando Norris.

Norris’ fight-back came a lap too late as Verstappen was able to hold on and win by under a second.