Franco Colapinto hit with F1 Imola GP grid penalty

Despite crashing out of qualifying for the F1 Imola Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto received a grid penalty for breaking protocol following Yuki Tsunoda’s accident. Making his debut for Alpine, he replaced Jack Doohan, who failed to score any points in the first six races. Colapinto’s mistake during a red flag period earned him a one-place penalty as he misunderstood team instructions and entered the fast lane prematurely. He later crashed during qualifying but apologized to his team, acknowledging the costly error and expressing confidence in bouncing back stronger. Despite starting…

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Unraveling the Mystery: Analyzing Ferrari’s Struggles at F1 Imola GP Qualifying

Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc expressed disappointment after qualifying 11th for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, describing the team’s performance as subpar. Both Leclerc and team-mate Lewis Hamilton failed to crack the top 10, marking Ferrari’s worst-ever qualifying display at Imola. Despite Gilles Villeneuve’s pole in 1981, this weekend proved challenging for the team, facing setbacks in car performance and tyre management. Brake issues plagued Ferrari during Friday’s practice sessions, although partially resolved by Saturday. However, the SF-25 struggled on the track, particularly in slower corners, evident from the drivers’ lap times. Hamilton,…

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