Overview

• Lando Norris topped the final practice session with a 1:14.897 lap, narrowly ahead of Oscar Piastri by 0.100 seconds.
• McLaren completed a clean sweep of all three practice sessions, showcasing its performance edge at the Imola circuit.
• Max Verstappen placed third in final practice, 0.181 seconds behind Norris, with promising pace on medium tyres but struggles on the soft C6 compound.
• Ferrari continued to underperform at their home circuit, with Charles Leclerc finishing fifth and Lewis Hamilton down in 10th.
• The debut of Pirelli's fragile C6 tyre added unpredictability, with several drivers struggling to extract consistent performance during qualifying simulations.