F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen Beaten as Shock R..read more
Imola Grand Prix
F1 Results Today: Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen Beaten as Shock R..read more
In a dramatic turn of events at the Imola Grand Prix, both Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen were left off the top of the timesheets as a surprise red flag brought the session to a premature end. The unexpected halt came just as teams were gearing up for their final flying laps, disrupting strategies and reshuffling the pecking order.
Charles Leclerc capitalized on the chaos, setting a blistering lap time before the red flag was waved, securing the fastest time of the session. Meanwhile, McLaren’s Lando Norris also impressed, finishing ahead of both title contenders.
The red flag was triggered by a crash involving one of the midfield drivers, whose car ended up in the gravel, forcing marshals to suspend the session with only minutes remaining. With conditions improving rapidly, several top drivers, including Hamilton and Verstappen, were unable to complete their final runs, leaving them lower on the leaderboard than expected.
The incident has set the stage for an unpredictable race weekend, with teams now forced to recalibrate their strategies ahead of qualifying. Fans can expect high drama as the battle for supremacy continues under the pressure of an already tense championship fight.
