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McLaren Leads the Pack as Piastri Tops Both Practice Sessions at Imola

Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris dominate Friday's practice sessions ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, while rivals struggle with technical issues and Pirelli's new C6 tyre debut.

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Overview

  • Oscar Piastri set the fastest times in both practice sessions, with a best lap of 1:15.293 in FP2, solidifying McLaren's dominance at Imola.
  • Lando Norris closely followed his teammate in both sessions, emphasizing McLaren's strong form as championship leaders this season.
  • Pierre Gasly delivered a surprising performance, securing third place in FP2, ahead of George Russell and Max Verstappen, who faced rear-end grip challenges with his Red Bull.
  • Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc struggled with brake issues and inconsistent handling, finishing outside the top five in both sessions.
  • The introduction of Pirelli's new C6 tyre added complexity to team strategies, as rivals worked to gather data and optimize setups for Saturday's qualifying.