Piastri Leads McLaren One-Two in First Imola Practice
- Oscar Piastri was fastest in the opening practice session at Imola, with his McLaren teammate Lando Norris finishing just behind him to give the team a strong 1-2 result on a bright Friday afternoon.
- Piastri, an Australian who has won four of the first six races, set a fastest lap of 1:16.545 on the softest tyre compound, while the session ended early due to Gabriel Bortoleto's crash.
- After six of the 24 scheduled rounds, Oscar Piastri holds a 16-point advantage over Lando Norris, who finished just 0.032 seconds behind him as the Formula One season transitions to its European segment following earlier races in Asia, the Middle East, and the United States.
- Carlos Sainz was third fastest, only 0.002 seconds ahead of Mercedes' George Russell, while seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton, racing for Ferrari in Italy for the first time, placed fifth, 0.096 seconds off the pace.
- The early end to practice due to Bortoleto's crash prevented further running, solidifying McLaren's strong start and highlighting Piastri as a leading championship contender this season.
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IMOLA, Italy (Reuters) - Formula One leader Oscar Piastri led Lando Norris in a McLaren one-two in first practice for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix that ended early on Friday after Gabriel Bortoleto crashed his Sauber. Read full story
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