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Imola, Italy – Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix nail biting qualifying showdown McLaren’s Oscar Piastry Stealed Paul’s position from Red Bull, causing sensational agitation Max Verstappen Thin 0.034 seconds on a razor. This session was a roller coaster of emotions, crashes and surprising performances. Under mild pressure from Piastri, it marks a major career milestone.
Despite encountering heavy traffic at the last two corners and failing to improve his time in the last sector, Piastri’s fierce pace in the first two sectors proved to be critical. Verstappen, who set the early benchmarks, was unable to respond with enough force to his final lap. This is an incredible shortage that McLaren handed his first pole over the years at Imora.
Pole push propelled by Piastri accuracy
The qualifying session was not short of drama, starting with a horrifying accident at Red Bull Snow and Horn. The Japanese driver lost control at Villeneuve Chicanet and sent the car into the air after hitting a tire barrier. The machine landed upside down before standing upright again. Miraculously, the hornda appeared unharmed.
Another red flag was brought by Alpine’s debutant Franco ColapintoTambrello’s spin on the barrier was not spectacular, but still caused damage. Coropinto’s first quarter debut ended with disappointment, but both drivers left safely.
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It seemed that the McLaren duo were poised to dominate, Rand Norris Unable to take advantage of his early pace, he jumped fourth. George Russell Switching bold to medium tires. Mercedes’ strategy paid dividends as Russell made the most of the more stable complex amid the softer tire struggle felt throughout the grid.
Aston Martin Proves one of the amazing packages of the day. Fernando Alonso This was the fifth best qualifying result for the team of the season, boosted by numerous upgrades to the AMR24, including Newey-inspired floors and engine covers. Lance backed it up for the eighth time, reinforcing the rise of Aston Martin.
Alonso said, “Both car and car feelings for the third quarter. The upgrades will definitely be delivered. Let’s see what we can do in the race.”
Ferrari flounder at home. Hamilton, Leclerc Miss Q3
Ferrari’s predicament has both become deeper on the home circuit Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton They were unable to enter the top 10, and came in 11th and 12th respectively. Neither was able to unlock the tire potential in time for the important second qualifying session.
Hamilton expressed bitter frustration: “We made the right changes, and the pace was there, but the tires weren’t on. It’s heartbreaking, especially when we really made progress.”
Even more heartbreaking Tifosi It was an overwhelming performance that felt like a teenager. You Antoneri. The 18-year-old Imola native took 13th place in other Mercedes.
With medium tires emerging as a preferred choice throughout qualifying, Pirelli’s gambling, which brings the three softest compounds in the hopes of swinging the strategy, may not be rewarded. Verstappen from Red Bull admitted that the soft compound deteriorates rapidly and takes time on the final lap. “The sector felt strong, but the tires were just too fast,” he said.
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For now, all eyes are in the Sunday showdown. Piastri leads a grid full of injured giants and unexpected candidates. Will McLaren’s young star turn his pole into glory? Or will Verstappen fight back in the familiar form?
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