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Piastri Edges Norris in Thrilling FP1 at Imola; Bortoleto's Crash Overshadows Session

Oscar Piastri claimed the top spot in the first free practice session for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, narrowly beating his McLaren teammate Lando Norris by just 0.032 seconds. The session was marred by a late red flag due to a crash involving Sauber's Gabriel Bortoleto.

Our Take:

While Piastri's performance signals a strong showing for McLaren, the incident involving Bortoleto serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of racing. This session was a showcase of the intense competition, hinting that the battle for supremacy in Imola could be a nail-biter.

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Source: Autosport

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