Lots of surprises in Imola GP where the Ferrari they dominated in free practice but lost something in qualifying. The reds, after having dictated the pace for almost the entire weekend, were mocked by the usual Verstappen – who won the eighth pole, equaling Seine – and give them McLaren Of Plates And Norris. The world champion, after having been in the shadows for all the free practices, decides in qualifying to increase the engine speed to take pole position. Let’s see the top ten ranking of Imola.
Ferrari protagonist
In free practice both Ferrari Of Lecler both that of Sainz dictated the pace, proving to be very competitive with the new updates, but in qualifying the team of Maranello he found it difficult, especially with Spanish. Good step too McLaren who join the group of leaders trying to push Max Verstappenwhich “hides” a bit in the first two sessions.
Sergio Perez out in Q2
In Q2 the Ferrari they maintain an excellent pace traveling at 1:16 while Verstappen and the McLaren they chase. Incognito le Mercedes that can’t come out especially with Russell which lags behind Hamilton. Sensational exclusion for Sergio Perez. Plot twist for Tsunoda who shows he has courage and repeats himself by placing himself in the top ten.
Imola GP, Verstappen takes pole
In the last qualifying session it is Max Verstappen to surprise everyone. Also helped by the slipstream, the Dutchman prints a nice 1:14 and takes pole position ahead of the extraordinary McLaren Of Plates And Norris who will try to immediately undermine the world champion’s RB20. Only 4th Leclerc who after an extraordinary weekend is mocked and will start from the second row, followed by Sainz. Tsunoda manages to place his car between Mercedes Of Russell and Hamilton: while closing the top ten are the excellent performances of Ricciardo And Hulkenberg. The session ends with the red flag for Fernando’s accident Alonsoended up against the barriers and fortunately escaped unharmed.
