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McLaren Dominates First Practice at Imola as Piastri Leads the Pack

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris top FP1 timesheets, while Ferrari debuts updates and Franco Colapinto makes his F1 debut for Alpine.

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Overview

  • Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris led the first practice session at Imola, showcasing McLaren's strong form with newly introduced technical upgrades.
  • Charles Leclerc returned to the track after recovering from a minor illness, placing 12th in FP1 as Ferrari tested updates to address rear tyre performance issues.
  • Franco Colapinto made his Formula 1 debut with Alpine, replacing Jack Doohan, and finished 17th in the session.
  • The first practice session ended early due to a crash by Sauber's Bortoleto at Rivazza; the driver was unharmed.
  • The Imola Grand Prix weekend features a blend of motorsport and Italian culture, including performances by Pavarotti Foundation tenors and a techno set by Deborah De Luca.