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McLaren Dominates Imola GP with Fastest Time in FP3 Despite Crashes

Ayrton Senna - F1 - Fernando Alonso - Imola Grand Prix - Max Verstappen - McLaren - Oscar Piastri - Qualifying - Red Bull

Exciting updates from the F1 Imola GP with McLaren leading despite crashes in FP3. Check out the full story here!

McLaren took the lead in the final practice session at the F1 2024 Imola Grand Prix, securing a 1-2 finish with Oscar Piastri at the helm. The session was eventful with crashes from Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez, adding drama to the day's events. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix's third practice set the stage for an intense qualifying session, with live updates and commentary on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra capturing all the action.

As the teams geared up for qualifying, Max Verstappen stole the show by clinching pole position for the 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, putting Red Bull in a favorable position for the race. Meanwhile, McLaren's strong performance continued with Piastri and Norris showcasing their speed and skill on the track. The battle for pole position intensified, setting the stage for an exciting race day at Imola.

In a surprising turn of events, Verstappen's pole position victory marked a tie with Ayrton Senna's pole record, adding another layer of significance to the qualifying results. The competitive edge between McLaren, Red Bull, and Ferrari promises an exhilarating race at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, keeping fans on the edge of their seats with anticipation.

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F1 Imola GP: McLaren fastest as Alonso and Perez crash out of FP3 (Motorsport.com)

McLaren topped final practice for Formula 1's 2024 Imola Grand Prix with a 1-2 led by Oscar Piastri – the session disrupted by crashes for Fernando Alonso and ...

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix third practice before qualifying (BBC News)

Follow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra commentary from third practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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F1 News: Fernando Alonso Crashes Out of Imola FP3 (Sports Illustrated)

A red flag was put on the third and final free practice session in Imola after Aston Martin driver Fernando Alonso crashed into the barrier.

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LIVE: 2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Qualifying (RacingNews365)

Whilst he was not able to continue that form this morning, he will be in the fight for pole position - as will team-mate Carlos Sainz, no doubt. The McLarens ...

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2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix FP3 report and highlights: Piastri ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Oscar Piastri interrupted Ferrari's run at the top of the timesheets at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix weekend by setting the pace in the third and final ...

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F1 LIVE | Follow FP3 live for the Imola Grand Prix (GPblog.com)

It is the first European race of the 2024 season at Imola, and it is free practice three that kicks off Saturday at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix: F1 Free Practice 3 Results (FormulaNerds.com)

FormulaNerds.com — Latest News — Oscar Piastri leads Ferrari duo Carlos Sainz and Charles Leclerc as Fernando Alonso and Sergio Perez crash out of the final ...

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2024 F1 Imola GP qualifying results: Verstappen takes pole (Motorsport.com)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen took pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the seventh round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship, at Imola. · Imola ...

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F1 Imola GP: Verstappen takes pole from Piastri as Ferrari disappoints (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Max Verstappen turned around Red Bull's tricky start to Formula 1's 2024 Imola Grand Prix, beating McLaren pair Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris in qualifying as ...

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2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Qualifying results (RacingNews365)

Check out the full results from qualifying ahead of the 2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.

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F1 - Piastri quickest in final practice disrupted by crashes for Alonso ... (FIA)

Oscar Piastri topped the timesheet ahead of McLaren team-mate Lando Norris at the end of a final hour of practice for the 2024 FIA Formula 1 Emilia-Romagna ...

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Max Verstappen ties Ayrton Senna pole record: F1 Imola qualifying ... (Sporting News)

F1 qualifying at Imola saw Max Verstappen back to pole position and he tied Ayrton Senna's consecutive pole record.

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2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Free Practice 3 results (RacingNews365)

A late crash by Sergio Perez at Turn 15 saw a red flag late on, although the session resumed in time for most drivers to set a final hot lap on a set of soft ...

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The F1 rule change that could help new talent flourish (Motorsport.com)

Italy's multiple Le Mans winner and brief F1 racer Emanuele Pirro feels he never quite cracked the track himself, despite winning there in touring cars, but he ...

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F1 News: Max Verstappen on 'Very Special' Imola GP Pole Position ... (Sports Illustrated)

Max Verstappen's performance in the Emilia Romagna GP Qualifying session ties him with Ayrton Senna's record.

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F1 Qualifying Results: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2024 times as ... (GPfans)

Max Verstappen qualified on pole for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but he was pushed all the way by the upgraded McLaren pair of Lando Norris and Oscar...

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Verstappen defeats McLarens for record-tying Imola F1 pole (The Race)

Max Verstappen was the sole Red Bull representative in Q3 at Imola - but still managed to keep his F1 pole position streak going despite a spirited ...

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2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Qualifying results (Imola) (PlanetF1)

Max Verstappen is on pole for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, though was kept honest by the charging McLarens.

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The Red Bull turnaround behind Max Verstappen's Imola F1 pole (autosport.com)

Unfamiliar feelings of gloom washed over the Red Bull camp after Formula 1's Friday practice sessions at the Imola Grand Prix, as Max Verstappen was "severely ...

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Max Verstappen hails last-minute set-up changes after claiming ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Max Verstappen has admitted that pole position was far from his thinking after a “really difficult” start to the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend, ...

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F1 - Verstappen bounces back to take Imola pole ahead of ... (FIA)

Max Verstappen bounced back from a difficult build-up to take pole-position for the 2024 FIA Formula Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in a tight qualifying session ...

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F1 - 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Post-Qualifying Press ... (FIA)

DRIVERS 1 – Max VERSTAPPEN (Red Bull Racing) 2 – Oscar PIASTRI (McLaren) 3 – Lando NORRIS (McLaren) TRACK INTERVIEWS(Conducted by Davide Valsecchi)

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Emilia Romagna GP Qualifying: Max Verstappen ties Ayrton Senna ... (Sky Sports)

Max Verstappen equals Ayrton Sennas record run of eight poles in a row; Oscar Piastri loses second on grid to McLaren team-mate Lando Norris after ...

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As it happened: Verstappen's route to pole in Imola F1 qualifying (The Race)

Join The Race Live Hub for all the action as it happens plus expert analysis from qualifying for Formula 1's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.

Verstappen matches Senna's record of 8 straight pole positions (The Associated Press)

On a weekend commemorating Ayrton Senna, Max Verstappen has matched the late Brazilian's record for consecutive pole positions in Formula 1 at the Emilia ...

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F1 ICONS: David Brabham on his father Jack Brabham, the ... (Formula 1 RSS UK)

Today marks 10 years since the passing of legendary Formula 1 racer Jack Brabham, who claimed three world titles across his career in the top echelon, ...

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The Lego Aftermarket Made My Senna F1 Car Model Come Alive (The Drive)

My Senna McLaren MP4/4 felt naked and borderline incomplete. It turns out an aftermarket decal set is all it needed.

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2024 F1 Imola GP results: Max Verstappen beats Lando Norris (Motorsport.com)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen won the Imola Grand Prix, the seventh round of the 2024 Formula 1 World Championship by just 0.725s. Charles Bradley May 19 ...

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Verstappen resists Norris fightback to claim dramatic F1 victory at ... (Aljazeera.com)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen holds off last-start winner Lando Norris of McLaren to extend his championship lead.

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F1 Imola GP: Verstappen wins after late pressure from Norris (autosport.com)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dominated most of Formula 1's 2024 Imola Grand Prix – but had to survive a late Lando Norris onslaught to win, with Charles ...

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2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - results (RacingNews365)

Verstappen would hold on to repel the attack of Norris, with Charles Leclerc completing the podium for Ferrari. Lewis Hamilton took sixth as Sergio Perez could ...

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Max Verstappen holds on to win F1 Emilia-Romagna GP after Norris ... (The Guardian)

Max Verstappen earned his fifth win of the F1 season after being pushed all the way by Lando Norris at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

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F1 Imola GP: Verstappen resists late Norris push for fifth win of 2024 (Motorsport.com, Edition: Global)

Red Bull's Max Verstappen dominated most of Formula 1's 2024 Imola Grand Prix, but had to survive a late Lando Norris onslaught to win, with Charles Leclerc ...

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Our writers rate the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix (autosport.com)

Max Verstappen won the 2024 Imola Grand Prix despite late pressure from McLaren driver Lando Norris. · Late Norris surge fails to disguise snoozefest: 4/10 - ...

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Who won F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2024? Race results and ... (Sporting News)

After the 2023 race was cancelled due to flooding, the Formula One circus rolled back around to Imola. Max Verstappen started on pole, to match a record set ...

F1 Imola Grand Prix: Max Verstappen holds off Lando Norris to win ... (The Associated Press)

Max Verstappen held off a challenge from McLaren's Lando Norris to win the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and extend his Formula 1 championship lead.

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Emilia Romagna GP: Verstappen on pole as Senna tributes take place (BBC News)

Follow live text updates and BBC Radio 5 Sports Live commentary from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola.

F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Results (WTOP)

Sunday 1. (1) Max Verstappen, Netherlands, Red Bull Racing, 63 laps, 1:25:25.252, 25 points. 2. (2) Lando Norris, Great Britain, McLaren, 63, +0.725 seconds ...

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Max Verstappen Back on Winning Track with F1 Emilia Romagna ... (Autoweek)

Verstappen wins in Formula 1 for the 59th time, holds off runner-up Lando Norris by seven-tenths of a second to extend season points lead.

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Max Verstappen wins F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, holding off ... (ABC News)

Max Verstappen has held off a surging Lando Norris to extend his lead in the world championship, as McLaren's resurgence to the front of the Formula 1 grid ...

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McLaren unsure Norris could have passed Verstappen to win F1 ... (autosport.com)

McLaren Formula 1 team principal Andrea Stella says he's unsure if he agrees that with a few more laps Lando Norris would have passed Max Verstappen to win in ...

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