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Ferrari has found itself in trouble with the F1 stewards on the opening day of running from Imola.
Ferrari has been flagged by the FIA at Imola for a suspected procedure violation during the first free practice session. Charles Leclerc struggled, finishing 12th and facing issues with his helmet lifting. The FIA identified a breach in Ferrari’s pit lane procedure when Leclerc came in for a pit stop. The front tyres of Leclerc’s car were allegedly changed while the car was stationary in the garage before another run, not in compliance with regulations. The incident was brought to the stewards’ attention by FIA technical delegate Jo Bauer. Despite this, Leclerc’s teammate Lewis Hamilton had a better session, setting the fifth-fastest lap. Imola is the first of two home races for Ferrari this year, with Monza also on the calendar later in the season.
