Pierre Gasly: Alpine in “much better place” at Imola GP despite crash with rabbit

Alpine Formula 1 driver Pierre Gasly described the 2025 Imola Grand Prix practice as the best Friday of the year, despite colliding with a rabbit which affected his running. Gasly’s performance on the first day of practice showcased his form, clocking the third quickest lap time in the second session, behind the leading McLaren drivers. He expressed satisfaction with the car’s performance and his comfort level, emphasizing the positive changes since the previous race in Miami. Although hindered by the collision with a rabbit during FP1, Gasly managed to gather…

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Ferrari’s Tire Troubles: Breaking the Rules in F1 Imola GP Practice

Ferrari was fined €5,000 for tampering with tyre pressures during F1’s Imola Grand Prix, violating the sport’s regulations. The violation of tyre pressure rules on Charles Leclerc’s car was noticed by stewards during Friday’s practice session. Regulations on tyre pressures and temperatures, set by supplier Pirelli for tyre safety, were not followed by Ferrari. The FIA confirmed the breach of Article 30.5 a) of the FIA Formula 1 regulations. Despite the fine, Ferrari faces a challenging weekend as Leclerc struggles to keep up with McLaren’s pace at the Imola circuit.…

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McLaren Surges Past Verstappen in Thrilling F1 Imola GP Showdown

Max Verstappen expressed his struggles during the Imola Formula 1 practice, mentioning being passed by the McLarens and the team’s lack of performance. Despite the upgrades brought by Red Bull, Verstappen was still behind McLaren’s pace-setting driver Oscar Piastri in Friday sessions. Verstappen noted the need for more work to improve corner balance and overall speed, as McLaren showed superiority over longer stints. Red Bull advisor Helmut Marko acknowledged the team’s progress but highlighted McLaren’s continued advantage of around four tenths on the track. The team remains focused on qualifying…

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