Tsunoda takes positives from Imola recovery drive but admits he won’t try to be a ‘hero’ in next Qualifying sessions

Yuki Tsunoda was full of praise for the “massive” repair job carried out by his mechanics ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, with the Japanese driver repaying their efforts in a recovery drive from the pit lane to the points. Tsunoda triggered a red flag early in Saturday’s Qualifying session at Imola when he suffered … Leer más

Norris warns that Verstappen’s Imola win ‘shows how quickly things can change’

Lando Norris believes that McLaren’s lack of pace compared with Max Verstappen in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix «shows how quickly things can change» after the Red Bull driver’s victory. The Briton finished runner-up on Sunday ahead of team mate and polesitter Oscar Piastri as a scintillating opening lap overtake handed Verstappen a race lead he … Leer más

Albon left with mixed feelings over P5 finish in Imola after ‘licking my lips’ at potential Williams podium

Alex Albon has admitted he was at one stage “licking my lips” over the prospect of a podium finish during the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, only to be made to settle for fifth position at the chequered flag. Albon followed Max Verstappen and Lando Norris long into Sunday’s race and pitted under a Virtual Safety Car … Leer más

Russell rues ‘disastrous’ Imola race as Mercedes suffer ‘worst day’ in years

George Russell was left lamenting a «disastrous» Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix with the Mercedes driver branding it the «worst day we’ve had as a team» for several years. The Briton started third for Sunday’s race at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit and pulled alongside front-row starter Max Verstappen from the initial launch off … Leer más

OFFICIAL GRID: Who’s where as Tsunoda starts from Imola pit lane

Formula 1 fans witnessed another epic Qualifying battle at Imola – one that left us with McLaren’s Oscar Piastri on pole for the third time this year, and the Red Bull of reigning World Champion Max Verstappen alongside him on the front row. Mercedes’ George Russell starts third after a superb lap on the medium … Leer más

FIA issue clarification after Bearman lap time confusion during Imola Qualifying

Formula 1’s governing body, the FIA, have released a statement regarding their review into whether or not Ollie Bearman’s fastest time during the first phase of Qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix should have counted. Haas driver Bearman shot up to 10th position with an improvement late in Q1, only for that time to be … Leer más

Alpine chief Briatore opens up on decision to drop Doohan for Colapinto as he clarifies ‘five races’ stance

Alpine’s Executive Advisor, Flavio Briatore, has shared some more background on the decision to bench Jack Doohan following the Miami Grand Prix and promote reserve driver Franco Colapinto in his place. Doohan made his Formula 1 debut with Alpine at the 2024 finale in Abu Dhabi and started what was meant to be a full-time … Leer más

Alonso ‘proud’ of Aston Martin after ‘better than expected’ P5 result in Imola Qualifying

Fernando Alonso was left feeling “proud” of the work done by the Aston Martin team after scoring a season-best grid slot of P5 in Qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, a result that the Spaniard conceded was “better than expected”. On a weekend in which they have brought upgrades to their car, the British outfit … Leer más

FIA post-Qualifying press conference – Emilia-Romagna

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren), 2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull), 3. George Russell (Mercedes) PARC FERMÉ INTERVIEWS (Conducted by Davide Valsecchi) Q: Oscar Piastri on pole position. Congratulations man, it was a mega lap. How was your lap? How was your car? You were the first one in for the second try and seems that it … Leer más