P1racenews AI automatic summary:
It’s difficult to get a proper read on form heading into Emilia Romagna GP qualifying, as the business end of the final F1 practice at Imola was interrupted by Sergio Perez’s clumsy crash at the Variante Alta chicane
Heading into Emilia Romagna Grand Prix qualifying, it’s challenging to gauge the form due to Sergio Perez’s crash disrupting final practice at Imola. Currently, three teams seem to be in contention for pole position, with Red Bull narrowing the gap since Friday. McLaren missed out on being fastest on Friday, but bounced back in FP3 with a one-two finish. Although Oscar Piastri topped the session, Perez’s crash interrupted crucial qualifying simulations for the frontrunners. Despite uncertainty on how the teams compare, Red Bull seems to have made improvements after Verstappen’s tough Friday. The battle to escape Q1 appears to be tightly contested among the second group of five teams.
