Overview
- Oscar Piastri claimed his third pole of the 2025 season, narrowly beating Max Verstappen by 0.034 seconds at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.
- George Russell secured third place with a bold medium-tyre strategy, while Fernando Alonso took fifth for Aston Martin, their best qualifying result since April 2024.
- Ferrari endured a disastrous session at their home circuit, with both Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton failing to reach Q3, qualifying 11th and 12th, respectively.
- Yuki Tsunoda's Red Bull flipped in a heavy crash at the Villeneuve chicane during Q1, while Franco Colapinto also crashed in Tamburello; both drivers were uninjured.
- Imola's tight layout, notorious for limited overtaking opportunities, emphasizes the importance of Piastri's pole position for Sunday's race.