Piastri Claims Pole Amidst Ferrari's Fiasco at Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix
Ferrari encounters a disastrous qualifying session, Red Bull collision sparks a terrifying instant on the track
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In the heart-pounding events of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, Ferrari stumbled, while Piastri, the leader in the World Championship, thrived. This marks another triumph for Piastri in his winning streak.
Snatching the pole position for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, Piastri aboard his McLaren stole the limelight. The disastrous qualifying session left Ferrari and local hero Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) in a spin, with Piastri securing the best starting spot for Sunday's race (3:00 PM CET/RTL, RTL+, and Sky). Defending Champion Max Verstappen (Netherlands/Red Bull) and English ch ce George Russell (Mercedes) trailed Piastri in second and third position.
"We're astounded and utterly fuming. We failed to deliver—we're despondent," fumed Fred Vasseur, the Ferrari team principal, regarding Leclerc's 11th position and Hamilton's 12th. "We're just not getting it right," Leclerc lamented. The "Gazzetta dello Sport" didn't mince words, labeling the situation a "nightmare for Ferrari."
"Rejoice, it was enough"
For Piastri, securing his third pole position of the year spells triumph in the face of adversity. Teammate Lando Norris (England) rounded out the top four. "I thought I lost it in the last turn, but thankfully it was enough," Piastri radioed exuberantly.
Charles Leclerc, Lewis Hamilton, and Antonelli from Ferrari suffered a disappointing qualifying, missing out on the third phase. Leclerc will start 11th, Hamilton 12th, and Antonelli 13th. struggling German driver Nico Hülkenberg (Sauber) couldn't fare better than 17th, making point-scoring a significant challenge.
Tsunoda's Troubles After Crash
The accident involving Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda triggered alarm when he crashed into barriers due to a driving error in the early stages of the qualifying. Red Bull's motorsport advisor, Helmut Marko, scolded Tsunoda for repeated errors, saying they amount to a substantial financial loss. Miraculously, Tsunoda walked away unscathed. Despite the chaos caused during the cleanup, his teammate, Max Verstappen, remains optimistic for Sunday. "I believe we've gained some pace, and the car feels a touch more stable," Verstappen declared. Marko expressed faith in Verstappen, trusting that he will regain control over the vehicle.
Sources: ntv.de, ter/sid
Related Topics:
- Ferrari (Formula 1)
- Formula 1
- Red Bull Racing
Sports enthusiasts, gear up for an exciting Formula 1 race at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix as Piastri clinches the pole position. Racing fans can catch the action on Sunday (3:00 PM CET) with Piastri leading the pack, followed by Red Bull Racing's Max Verstappen and George Russell in third. Despite a disappointing qualifying session, Red Bull Racing's Yuki Tsunoda will start much further back due to a crash during the qualifying round.
