Piastri Takes Imola Pole After Chaotic Qualifying

Oscar Piastri took pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, edging out Max Verstappen after a qualifying session disrupted by two major crashes. Red Bull's Yuki Tsunoda survived a high-speed rollover in Q1, with the Halo device credited for his safety. Alpine's Franco Colapinto, in his first qualifying for the team, also crashed and received a one-place grid penalty for a pit lane infraction, placing him 16th and promoting Liam Lawson to 15th. Haas's Oliver Bearman had his fastest lap deleted due to a red flag, leaving him 19th and prompting criticism of team communications. The incidents and penalties led to a significant reshuffling of the starting grid. The chaotic session underscored the risks of Imola and sparked debate over qualifying rules and procedures.