Ferrari disaster in qualifying at Imola: 11th and 12th, Piastri on pole
Formula 1 qualifying for the Imola Grand Prix took place. They ended in deep disappointment for Ferrari fans. In fact, both red cars, driven by Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc, did not even make it to Q3. In fact, the two Maranello cars finished 11th, with Leclerc, and 12th with seven-time world champion Lewis Hamilton, respectively.
The two Ferrari drivers were unable to improve at the decisive moment with new rubber. A shock result that brings back memories of the Cavallino’s last double elimination in Q2, dating back to last year’s Canadian GP. It is the first time in the history of the Imola circuit that no Ferrari has qualified in the top-10.
Also confirming the black Saturday for Italian fans was the elimination of the young Italian talent Andrea Kimi Antonelli.The Mercedes driver, in fact, ends his qualification with the bitterness of a premature exit in 13th place. A Q2 that also saw the’exclusion of Bortoleto and Colapinto. The latter was the protagonist of an accident in Q1, shortly after that of Tsunoda, which resulted in a red flag for a violent impact against the barriers with his Red Bull.
Hard words from Leclerc in post-qualifying: “The first thing we have to do is apologize, but it hurts us too a level of performance like that and we have to react”. The Monegasque does not hide his disappointment, hinting at an uphill Sunday for the Maranello team.
Who smiles instead is Oscar Piastri. Who takes pole position ahead of Max Verstappen. Third place for the Mercedes of George Russel, closes the second row Lando Norris in fourth position with the Mclaren.
