Emilia Romagna Grand Prix F1 2025 Qualifying Highlights: Oscar Piastri Takes Pole Position As Lando Norris Finishes Fourth

The live action for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix F1 2025 Qualifying will start at 7:30 pm IST. The racers are ready with their respective vehicle. Stay tuned!

There are some cloud over the circuit at Imola and the rain threat is there. The preparations may go in vain if it starts raining. The weather is cooler than it was yesterday.

Imola missed 2023 season of Formula 1 due to severe flooding. Max Verstappen has secured pole position in the last two events here, with last year's achievement notable for his record-tying eighth consecutive pole, matching Ayrton Senna's feat from 1988-1989.

Franco Colapinto was found guilty of exceeding the pit lane speed limit, resulting in a €600 fine for Alpine.

The cars have started coming towards the track. There is no sign of McLaren drivers and Max Verstappen yet, but most of the drivers are here. The crowd is cheering for them.

Yuki Tsunoda crashed his car in the wall. His RB21 was severely damaged after hitting the wall, causing a massive crash. The location is eerily familiar, as it's the same spot where Roland Ratzenberger tragically lost his life.

Yuki Tsunoda's AlphaTauri was sent spinning after losing grip on the kerb, hitting the wall and somersaulting onto the tyre barrier at the Villeneuve chicane. The incident brings a sense of urgency to the session, with drivers now racing against time to find gaps on track.

Cars are queuing up to head back out on track, but Franco Colapinto may face a penalty for leaving the pits too early.

With seven minutes left in Q1, seven drivers, including Max Verstappen and Lando Norris, still hadn't set a time. Fernando Alonso briefly topped the board in his upgraded Aston Martin, but Verstappen quickly surged to the top in his updated Red Bull. Oscar Piastri was second-best, over three-tenths behind Verstappen, while Lando Norris managed sixth on his first attempt.

Franco Colapinto crashed at the exit of Tamburello, fortunately escaping unharmed. His Alpine is badly damaged and stuck in the gravel. He is safe!

16. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

17. Nico Hulkenberg (Sauber)

18. Esteban Ocon (Haas)

19. Oliver Bearman (Haas)

20. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull)

Oliver Bearman's lap is under review after he questioned whether he crossed the line before the red flag was shown. Haas has raised the issue, potentially giving Bearman a chance to progress to Q2.

Aston Martin's final run on mediums yielded mixed results: Fernando Alonso didn't set a time and finished third, while Lance Stroll managed a lap to secure fourth. The team introduced significant upgrades, including a new floor and engine cover. Meanwhile, Gabriel Bortoleto opted for softs, and Haas wrapped up their session after both drivers were eliminated.

Max Verstappen was at the top of the timesheet after strong sectors two and three. Charles Leclerc's Ferrari was second-fastest, followed closely by teammate Lewis Hamilton. George Russell's Mercedes was competitive, but Lando Norris ultimately pushed Verstappen hard with a 1:15.261 lap time. The session continues under sunny skies, with fans enjoying prime views from various vantage points around the circuit.

11. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

12. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

13. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

14. Gabriel Bortoleto (Sauber)

15. Franco Colapinto (Alpine, no time)

Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc have been knocked out in the second round of the qualifying. Ferrari's participation is out of the race.

1. Max Verstappen

2. Oscar Piastri

3. Lando Norris

4. George Russell

5. Isack Hadjar

6. Lance Stroll

7. Fernando Alonso

8. Carlos Sainz

9. Alex Albon

10. Pierre Gasly

Max Verstappen will start second alongside Oscar Piastri, while George Verstappen was narrowly edged out by a last-minute effort from George Russell, who secured third. Lando Norris was bumped to fourth. Isack Hajar impressed with a ninth-place start despite going off-track on his final run. Meanwhile, Fernando Alonso's fifth-place start puts him in position for his first points of the season.

1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren) - 1:14.670

2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull) +0.034

3. George Russell (Mercedes) +0.137

4. Lando Norris (McLaren) +0.292

5. Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) +0.761

6. Carlos Sainz (Williams) +0.762

7. Alex Albon (Williams) +0.803

8. Lance Stroll (Aston Martin) +0.911

9. Isack Hadjar (Racing Bulls) +1.076

10. Pierre Gasly (Alpine) +1.117

11. Charles Leclerc (Ferrari)

12. Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari)

13. Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes)

14. Gabriel Bortoleto (sauber)

15. Franco Colapinto (Alpine)

16. Liam Lawson (Racing Bulls)

17. Nico Hulkenberg (sauber)

18. Esteban Ocon (Haas)

19. Oliver Bearman (Haas)

20. Yuki Tsunoda (Red Bull)

Max Verstappen, Oscar Piastri and George Russell were photographed after finishing top-three in the qualifying. Piastri received the pole position trophy after that.

That's all from our side. Goodbye and take care!