Overview

• Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull flipped after a high-speed crash at the Villeneuve chicane, prompting a red flag and barrier repairs.
• Tsunoda walked away unassisted and was cleared by medical staff following precautionary checks at the Imola medical center.
• Franco Colapinto, making his Alpine debut, crashed into the barriers at Tamburello, causing a second red flag in Q1.
• Colapinto also exited his car unassisted and was cleared medically, though his crash delayed the start of Q2 for barrier repairs.
• McLaren maintained dominance in practice sessions, with Norris topping FP3 and Piastri close behind, solidifying their pace advantage ahead of the disrupted qualifying.