Overview

• Oscar Piastri claimed pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, narrowly edging out Max Verstappen by 0.034 seconds.
• Ferrari endured a challenging qualifying session at their home circuit, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton finishing 11th and 12th respectively, missing out on Q3.
• Yuki Tsunoda and debutant Franco Colapinto both crashed in Q1, causing red flags; both drivers were uninjured, but their teams face significant repair tasks.
• Aston Martin surprised with a strong performance, advancing to Q3 on medium tyres, with Fernando Alonso and Lance Stroll securing P5 and P8 respectively.
• Piastri’s pole position further solidifies his lead in the Drivers’ Championship, extending his advantage over McLaren teammate Lando Norris and Red Bull’s Max Verstappen.