A power steering failure caused Ott Tanak’s hopes of winning the World Rally Championship season’s first race to take a big hit, allowing Sébastien Ogier to take the lead at Rally Portugal. Tanak had led the rally since Friday but faced mechanical trouble that led to a drastic drop in performance. Despite facing pressure from Ogier, Tanak managed to extend his lead with an inspired set-up tweak before a power steering failure on stage 17 caused him to drop to third place overall. Ogier took over the lead with Toyota…
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Unrelenting Pursuit for Perfection: Lando Norris Claims Fourth on Imola GP Grid
McLaren racer Lando Norris acknowledged making numerous mistakes during the qualifying session for the Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, admitting that his qualifying performances throughout the season have not been up to par. Despite his errors, Norris secured a fourth-place starting position for the Imola Grand Prix, trailing behind George Russell, Max Verstappen, and teammate Oscar Piastri, who clinched pole position. Norris bemoaned his shortcomings in qualifying laps, noting that he consistently lags while others improve. This disparity is evident as Piastri’s three pole positions outshine Norris’ lackluster Q3 showings…
BővebbenMarcus Armstrong Triumphs Over Adversity: Overcoming Concussion to Race Again
Marcus Armstrong experienced a significant crash during Saturday morning practice just before qualifying for the Indianapolis 500. His car spun and crashed into the Turn 1 wall with heavy impact on the left-rear and left-side. Fortunately, the car did not become airborne like some other incidents during the week. Despite being taken away on a stretcher, Armstrong was sitting up and moving shortly after and was later released from the care center, though not immediately cleared to race due to concussion protocols. IndyCar’s chief medical officer stated that they are…
BővebbenThe Thrilling Laps and Unexpected Twists of Imola GP Qualifying: Leclerc and Hamilton React with Surprising Results
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc expressed disappointment, stating they are in a bad position at the moment after qualifying 11th for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. This marked Ferrari’s worst qualifying performance at Imola, both cars being eliminated in Q2 for the first time since 1980. Despite their struggles, Gilles Villeneuve once put a Ferrari on pole at this track. Leclerc criticized the SF-25 car and the team’s inability to find solutions, pointing out the lack of potential. Both Ferrari drivers faced brake issues during practice, which seemed to improve on Saturday but…
BővebbenFranco 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…
BővebbenDramatic Indy 500 Qualifying Crash: Colton Herta Defies Gravity with Upside-Down Flip
Colton Herta crashed during his qualifying run for the Indianapolis 500 on Saturday, bringing a temporary halt to the session. His car went airborne and flipped upside down before hitting the wall at Turn 2. Fortunately, Herta emerged from the crash unhurt but will have to switch to a backup car for the race. This incident marked the second airborne crash of the week, following Kyffin Simpson’s crash on Fast Friday. Herta, while cleared for competition, is preparing for a potential Bump Day run. Despite the setback, Herta remained optimistic…
BővebbenYuki Tsunoda Takes Responsibility for Mistake in Dramatic Imola F1 Qualifying Crash
Yuki Tsunoda apologized to his Red Bull team for crashing during qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which will force him to start the race from the back of the field. The Japanese driver lost control of his RB21 and hit the inside wall in Imola during the first part of qualifying. Tsunoda was taken for precautionary checks but was released before the end of qualifying. He admitted the crash was “unnecessary” and took full responsibility for pushing too hard without understanding the car well enough. Tsunoda expressed feeling…
BővebbenFIA Under Fire: Oliver Bearman Decries Imola GP Qualifying as ‘Totally Unfair’
British racer Oliver Bearman criticized the FIA for deleting his fastest lap in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix qualifying due to a late red flag that he claims he wasn’t informed of in time. The session at F1’s Imola GP was heavily disrupted by two red flags caused by crashes from Yuki Tsunoda and Franco Colapinto. Bearman was on a flying lap when the red flags came out, but the FIA ruled it fell before he finished his lap, resulting in his lap being deleted. Bearman, feeling it was unjust, argued…
BővebbenThe Rise of a New Champion: Oscar Piastri Outshines Verstappen at F1 Imola GP Qualifying
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri secured pole position for the Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix by narrowly edging out Max Verstappen’s Red Bull in a thrilling qualifying session at Imola. Despite Verstappen initially setting the pace, Piastri’s final flying lap proved to be faster, setting a time of 1m14.670s to claim the top spot on the grid. The championship leader’s impressive performance also saw him outpace both Verstappen and Lando Norris, who qualified in third. George Russell from Mercedes impressed by taking third place on the grid, while Fernando Alonso delivered…
BővebbenThrilling Qualifying Showdown at Imola Grand Prix 2025
After every F1 qualifying session, Motorsport.com compiles and publishes each team’s qualifying record in terms of team-mate battles using only qualifying results to maintain the accuracy of the statistics. The qualifying record tables also include any instances where a driver was unable to set a representative lap time due to technical issues or incidents. The head-to-head qualifying battle results between teammates reveal interesting insights, such as Oscar Piastri narrowly leading over Lando Norris with a record of 6-3 (4-3 without sprints). On the other hand, prominent names like Charles Leclerc…
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