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FP3 at the F1 Imola GP was another session dominated by McLaren at the top with Lando Norris leading the 1-2, full report and results below. Teams faced an unknown this weekend as Pirelli introduced the new soft C6 tyre compound. Although they had the option to use it during pre-season testing, this marked the…
Ferrari ‘s first day of practice ahead of the F1 Imola GP turned out be a rather tough experience for both drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc. Braking troubles in paradise? The seven times World Champion’s Friday had started off in a positive way with a top 5 finish and an improved car feeling compared…
Alpine’s early axing of Jack Doohan from its lineup ahead of the F1 Imola GP has drawn widespread criticism from fellow drivers, who called the move “unfair” and “incredibly harsh.” Doohan, who served as Alpine’s reserve driver for several seasons, was confirmed last summer to be stepping up to a full-time race seat alongside Pierre…
Pierre Gasly finish FP2 in spectacular fashion with a P3 finish for Alpine, the result came after a difficult FP1 and left the Frenchman with high hopes for the F1 Imola GP weekend. The weekend didn’t start in the most ideal fashion. In FP1, Pierre Gasly made contact with an animal on track which left…
Max Verstappen concluded the second free practice session (FP2) at the 2025 F1 Imola GP in fifth place, trailing McLaren’s Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris. Alpine’s Gasly and Mercedes’ Russell finished 3rd and 4th after strong, data-gathering laps. The best lap time in FP2 at the F1 Imola GP for Max Verstappen was a 1:15.735,…
Speaking in the wake of Friday afternoon’s successful FP2 session ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, McLaren’s Oscar Piastri suggested tomorrow’s qualifying session may prove more challenging for the Woking based team. Friday’s FP2 session proved successful for McLaren as they continued their strong run of form. Following a 1-2 finish in…
After topping FP1 at the 2025 F1 Imola GP, McLaren took to the track for FP2 in fine form. Despite early competition from Williams Racing and Alpine’s Pierre Gasly, however, the McLaren duo remained the dominant force on Friday. They claimed their second 1-2 of the day with Piastri leading Norris. Gasly, meanwhile, finish P3,…
Heading into the Imola GP, several drivers on the current F1 grid have shared their opinions on the possibility of Carlos Sainz Sr. running for FIA president later this year. The next presidential election of the motorsport’s governing body will be held in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on 12th December. Incumbent Mohammed Ben Sulayem has not formally…
In the first European strech of the season, the drivers are going to be taking to the track for FP1 at the Imola GP for round 7 of the 2025 season. As teams such as Ferrari, Aston Martin, Red Bull, Racing Bulls have brought in upgrades to their machinery, this session ought to reveal the full…
Haas driver Ollie Bearman revealed the team has a “slightly modified car” that has been in the works for some time coming into the F1 Imola GP this weekend. In Thursday’s print media day Bearman shared: “Yes, we do have an upgrade. It’s been in the pipeline for a while. Let’s see how it performs…
