Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll surprised in Imola’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix with a smart tyre choice that helped them qualify fifth and sixth. The introduction of Pirelli’s new C6 compound for 2025 aimed to improve racing action at street circuits. While some teams were nervous about the performance of the C6 in qualifying, Aston Martin’s decision to preserve an extra set of mediums paid off as both Alonso and Stroll secured strong grid positions. The data showed that the C5 compound was at least as quick, if not quicker, over…
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Champion Battle: Tanak’s Power Steering Issue Shakes Up Rally Portugal, Handing Ogier Surprise Lead
A cruel power steering failure severely dented Ott Tanak’s hopes of a first win of the World Rally Championship season, handing Sebastien Ogier the Rally Portugal lead. Tanak managed to survive pressure from Ogier on Saturday morning and extended his advantage over him to 13.9s before the power steering failure struck in stage 17. Tanak dropped to third overall behind Ogier and Kalle Rovanpera after struggling through the final stages of the day. Ogier acknowledged the unfortunate circumstances but remained focused on the competition, acknowledging that tomorrow would be a…
BővebbenThe Game-Changing Impact of Pirelli’s C6: Revolutionizing Imola GP Qualifying and Racing
Alex Albon expressed the difficulty of understanding the C6 tires after qualifying seventh for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. F1 teams invest heavily in research to reduce unpredictability, as predictability can hinder exciting races. Pirelli introduced the C6 as an even softer compound choice at the beginning of the season, aiming to enhance strategic options and variety in races. Initially planned for Monaco, the C6 was debuted at Imola to test its impact on racing dynamics. The goal is to create a balance where teams have strategic choices and offsets…
BővebbenRising Star Lando Norris Secures P4 Spot in Imola Grand Prix Despite Personal Critique of Performance
McLaren racer Lando Norris acknowledged his errors in qualifying for the Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, admitting his performances this season have not been strong enough. Despite qualifying fourth, Norris found himself behind George Russell, Max Verstappen, and team-mate Oscar Piastri. Piastri claimed pole position, outpacing Norris by almost three tenths of a second. Expressing his disappointment, Norris attributed his struggles to making mistakes and failing to improve during his final qualifying laps. The Briton highlighted the gap in performance between himself and Piastri, trailing in the qualifying head-to-head this…
BővebbenColapinto hit with one-place F1 Imola GP grid penalty
Despite crashing out of qualifying for the F1 Imola Grand Prix, Franco Colapinto has received a one-place grid penalty. This penalty was imposed due to his breach of protocol in the pitlane following Yuki Tsunoda’s high-speed crash. Colapinto, who was making his debut for Alpine in place of Jack Doohan, incurred the penalty for entering the fast lane prematurely before the restart time was confirmed. During the qualifying session, Colapinto had a crash of his own and later apologized to his team for the error. Despite the setback, Colapinto acknowledged…
BővebbenUnraveling 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,…
BővebbenYuki Tsunoda’s Self-Reflection: Taking Responsibility for Imola Qualifying Mishap
Yuki Tsunoda has apologized to his Red Bull team for his “unnecessary” and “stupid” crash in the Imola GP qualifying, leading to him starting the race from the back of the field. The Japanese driver lost control of his RB21 and collided with the inside wall during the first part of qualifying. After precautionary checks at the medical centre, Tsunoda took responsibility for the incident, acknowledging his mistake in pushing too hard without fully understanding the car. Feeling ashamed and frustrated, Tsunoda expressed his remorse to his team for the…
BővebbenOliver Bearman Criticizes FIA’s Controversial Decision at Imola Grand Prix Qualifying
British driver Oliver Bearman criticized the FIA for deleting his fastest lap in qualifying for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix due to a late red flag in the session. He claimed he was not informed of the red flag until after he finished his lap. Two red flags disrupted the first qualifying session, with one caused by Yuki Tsunoda’s crash and another by Franco Colapinto’s violent accident. The red flag from Colapinto’s crash ended the session, but Bearman was on a fast lap when it was displayed. The FIA decided that…
BővebbenPiastri Stuns with Pole Position as Verstappen Edged Out, Dramatic Qualifying Sees Ferrari Upset
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix by narrowly beating Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in Imola qualifying. After an intense Q3 session, Piastri snatched pole away from Verstappen with a last-second improvement, setting a time of 1m14.670s. Verstappen threatened to respond but ultimately fell short by 0.034s, allowing Piastri to start from the front for the third time in 2025. George Russell secured third place, Fernando Alonso an impressive fifth, and both Aston Martin drivers utilized the medium compound effectively in a challenging session.…
BővebbenColapinto’s Dramatic Crash Shakes Up F1 Imola GP Qualifying Session
Alpine driver Franco Colapinto caused the qualifying session for Formula 1’s Imola Grand Prix to be red-flagged a second time due to a crash. This happened when Colapinto, making his 2025 season debut with Alpine, lost control and hit the barriers after going onto the grass at Tamburello on his final flyer in Q1. Thankfully, he signaled he was unharmed after climbing out of the car. The incident was the second major crash in Q1, the first being Red Bull’s Yuki Tsunoda’s accident at the Villeneuve chicane. Colapinto had qualified…
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