P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Max Verstappen and Red Bull had a genuinely troubled Friday at Imola. And despite the headline times looking good for Ferrari, it’s McLaren with most reason for confidence
Red Bull and Max Verstappen faced challenges during Friday practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Verstappen struggled with the front end of his car and was off the track multiple times. Despite changes in set-up for FP2, he still had difficulties with the faster soft tire. McLaren showed impressive speed, with Lando Norris setting a lap that was faster than Leclerc’s. In long runs, McLaren’s performance was even more remarkable, with Norris showcasing strong consistency and speed. Mercedes had a positive day, with both Hamilton and Russell showing promising results in practice.
