Formula One world champion Max Verstappen fought back against standings leader Charles Leclerc by passing the Ferrari home favourite on the penultimate lap for victory in the sprint race at Imola. In addition to claiming eight much needed points after failing to finish two of the opening three season races, Red Bull’s Verstappen will begin Sunday’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix from pole position on Sunday with Leclerc second. Sergio Perez took third in the other Red Bull but Mercedes pairing Lewis Hamilton and George Russell struggled once more and never threatened the top eight to reach the poin…