P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ferrari’s Charles Leclerc set the fastest time during the opening practice session for Formula 1’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola. Formula 1 returned to the historic venue after a year’s absence in 2023, caused by extensive flooding in the region, with warm and sunny conditions prevailing on Friday. Leclerc set a time of 1:16.990s, […]
“Formula 1 returned to the historic venue in 2023 after a year’s absence due to extensive flooding, with Leclerc setting the fastest time ahead of George Russell and Carlos Sainz. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen faced challenges during the session, including a visor issue and a mistake that led to going off track twice. Yuki Tsunoda impressed by finishing sixth, while Lewis Hamilton spun but managed to secure the seventh position. Oliver Bearman made a return to Formula 1 with Haas, finishing 15th after a troublesome Formula 2 practice. Alex Albon caused a session suspension after his car shut down, leading to a halt in proceedings until it was retrieved. The second practice session is set for 17:00 local time on Friday.”
