Oscar Piastri brought an end to Max Verstappen’s streak of pole positions in Imola, while his main championship rival, Lando Norris, could manage no better than fourth.
Also worth noting is George Russell, whose third-place lap was set on medium tyres! Let’s dive into the telemetry to unpack the key details that made all the difference on such a technical circuit.
Oscar Piastri ends Max Verstappen’s pole streak
The final sector of Oscar Piastri’s flying lap in Q3 for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was so sketchy that the McLaren driver was convinced it had cost him pole position — but the Aussie will nevertheless lead the field off the line on Sunday.
At a venue like Imola, that’s a massive advantage. Overtaking here…