P1racenews AI automatic summary:
A red flag was flown during FP1 at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after just 19 minutes.
During the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, the first red flag was raised within just 19 minutes after Alex Albon’s Williams car experienced a sudden power loss on the track. The incident occurred at Turn 12, prompting the car to come to a complete stop. Sky Sports F1 commentator Harry Benjamin described it as a “complete cut out” moment. Albon lost power on his way to Acque Minerali, eventually parking on the grass before Turn 13. Williams later stated that the car shutdown happened after the car went over a kerb, with the cause still under investigation. This setback for Williams coincided with the announcement of Alex Albon’s contract extension with the team, adding to the drama of the race weekend where George Russell led the timesheets.
