Saturday 18 May 2024

Emilia Romagna GP Qualifying Report

 The super-early silly season continued as the season reached Europe.  Newey seems closer to announcing that he will move to Ferrari, Albon is to stay at Williams and Sainz has rejected Audi/Sauber.  

All eyes were on Norris to see if could keep the momentum going from his maiden win last time out.

In the first Qualifying session, Alonso took a long trip through the gravel (newly reintroduced to replace sensors) and finished last.  Ahead of him was Magnussen, whose team mate went fastest over all.  Completely the list of those leaving Qualifying was Bottas, Sargeant and Zhou, making it drivers from five different teams.

The headline in the second session was Ricciardo out-qualifying Perez.  The Racing Bull held 10th, with the Red Bull unable to pull out a better final lap and was out in 11th.  Behind them was Ocon, Stroll, Albon and Gasly.

The final result saw Verstappen on pole, followed by both McLarens, Piastri then Norris.  However, Oscar would be given a three place penalty for impeding Magnessen later.  Behind them was LeClerc, Sainz, Russell, Tusnoda, Hamilton, Ricciardo and Hulkenberg.  Behind Verstappen, there is an interesting line-up.

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