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F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton suffers Ferrari ‘damage’ in Imola nightmare
Lewis Hamilton’s performance as a Ferrari driver at the Italian race weekend fell short of expectations during Saturday’s qualifying.
Despite floor damage and running wide, Hamilton could only manage the tenth fastest time in the final practice session of the weekend.
Teams struggled with fast times on soft compound tires due to Pirelli reducing tire pressures overnight and a drop in track temperature.
Lando Norris from McLaren topped the FP3 standings ahead of the qualifying session, edging out teammate Oscar Piastri.
Max Verstappen’s struggles were highlighted by a crash at Imola, causing a red flag but avoiding major consequences.
Max Verstappen currently holds the title of the reigning F1 world champion after winning his fourth drivers’ championship last year.
Practice for the Imola Grand Prix will continue on Sunday, with qualifying scheduled for 4pm local time and 3pm BST.
