In the round-up: Alonso puzzled by missing brake markers • Verstappen ‘gave fan the finger’ • Antonelli escapes Safety Car penalty
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Can McLaren or Ferrari deny Verstappen victory after his narrow pole triumph?
2024 Emilia-Romagna GP pre-race analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen is on pole position but his team mate is buried in the pack leaving McLaren and Ferrari poised to attack.
Verstappen credits “tow buddy” Hulkenberg for slipstream on pole lap
Formula 1
Posted onMax Verstappen said a slipstream along the pit straight from Nico Hulkenberg “worked out beautifully” for him on his pole lap.
Piastri loses front-row start after penalty for impeding Magnussen
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri has lost his front row start for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after he was penalised for impeding Kevin Magnussen.
McLaren can fight Verstappen for Imola win – Piastri
Formula 1
Posted onOscar Piastri believes McLaren have a genuine chance to fight Max Verstappen for victory in the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Verstappen matches Senna and Prost by beating McLarens to Imola pole
2024 Emilia-Romagna GP qualifying report
Posted onMax Verstappen matched Ayrton Senna’s all-time record of eight consecutive pole positions by beating both McLaren drivers in Imola.
Colapinto stuns Aron with last lap-pass for Imola sprint race win
Formula 2
Posted onWilliams junior Franco Colapinto took a stunning victory in the Imola sprint race by passing Paul Aron on the final lap.
Piastri leads final practice session disrupted by Perez and Alonso crashes
Formula 1
Posted onMcLaren’s Oscar Piastri set the quickest time in the final practice session at Imola following a late crash for Sergio Perez.
Leon wins Imola sprint race but under investigation after dramatic finish
Formula 3
Posted onNoel Leon won the Imola F3 sprint race, despite being passed by Oliver Goethe on the final lap, but is now under investigation.
Antonelli’s “metronomic” pace in first F1 test impressed Mercedes
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: Antonelli had “metronomic” pace in test • Penske trio lead Fast Friday • Dunne disqualified from F3 qualifying
Verstappen’s shot at pole record faces double threat from Ferrari and McLaren
2024 Emilia-Romagna GP practice analysis
Posted onMax Verstappen’s run of seven-straight poles could end on Saturday – but could it be at the hands of Ferrari or a McLaren?
Bearman and Antonelli back in top four after stewards’ U-turn on deleted times
Formula 2
Posted onOliver Bearman’s best lap time from qualifying has been reinstated, meaning he will start the feature race second instead of 16th.
Verstappen concerned as Red Bull are “severely off-pace” on Friday
Formula 1
Posted onChampionship leader Max Verstappen admitted he had endured a “difficult” day of practice for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
Leclerc quickest as stewards investigate Perez for impeding him
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc put Ferrari on top of the times for the second straight Friday session as Max Verstappen continued to struggle with his car’s balance.
Bortoleto secures Imola pole as Bearman and Antonelli fall foul of track limits
Formula 2
Posted onGabriel Bortoleto took pole position for the F2 feature race at Imola after several drivers lost best times for track limits infringements.
Ramos on pole as Trident lock out top three grid spots
Formula 3
Posted onSantiago Ramos secured his first Formula 3 pole of his career in Imola ahead of both of his Trident team mates.
Leclerc quickest as track trips up Verstappen, Hamilton and others
Formula 1
Posted onCharles Leclerc put Ferrari quickest in the opening practice session of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend at Imola.
Race control should tell drivers to return positions gained illegally – Magnussen
Formula 1
Posted onKevin Magnussen believes that the FIA race control should take back the power to compel drivers to return positions during a race.
Riccardo – New chassis was “pretty big turnaround” for my season
RaceFans Round-up
Posted onIn the round-up: New chassis ‘turned around’ Ricciardo’s season – Ricciardo • Juncos hire O’Neill as team principal • F2 and F3 change jump start rules
“Great to see” return of gravel traps at Imola, say drivers
Formula 1
Posted onFormula 1 drivers have praised the decision to expand the gravel traps around the Imola circuit ahead of this weekend’s Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.