Overview

• Yuki Tsunoda escaped uninjured after crashing into the barriers at the Villeneuve corner during Q1 at Imola, destroying his Red Bull car.
• The crash highlights ongoing safety concerns at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, a circuit with a tragic safety legacy dating back to 1994.
• Max Verstappen set the fastest lap in Q1 with a time of 1'15"175, securing a strong position heading into Q2.
• Oscar Piastri and Fernando Alonso followed closely behind Verstappen, finishing second and third in Q1, respectively.
• Liam Lawson, Nico Hulkenberg, Esteban Ocon, and Oliver Bearman were eliminated after failing to advance past the first qualifying round.