Ferrari made a solid return to the podium with Charles Leclerc finishing third in their home race at the Imola circuit. Lando Norris claimed second place, while Max Verstappen secured another victory. The strategy for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was meticulously planned for a single pit stop to minimize the 28-second pit lane time. Though a second stop could have offered a more competitive pace, overtaking challenges made the single-stop strategy essential.
Teams were keen to avoid the difficult-to-manage red-banded Pirelli Soft tires. The optimal strategy was to start with the Medium compound and switch to the Hard tires for the second stint, ensuring the race could be completed with just one stop. Critical factors in the race included maintaining track position, managing pace during long runs with heavy fuel loads, and potential undercuts.
After 18 years, Ferrari celebrated a return to the Imola podium thanks to Leclerc's third-place finish. The Monegasque driver finished nearly eight seconds behind the leaders, Verstappen and Norris, who were locked in a pace battle in the final laps. Despite Norris's consistent speed, Verstappen's resilience, even with late-race issues, secured his win. Leclerc's performance earned Ferrari a valuable podium and moved him to second in the championship standings.
The new Ferrari SF-24 has shown promise, closing the gap with competitors, though victories are not yet assured. Team principal Frederic Vasseur noted that each race presents different challenges, as seen with the upcoming Monaco Grand Prix. Despite Red Bull's struggles, Verstappen's skill ensured his win, while Sergio Perez had a disastrous weekend.
Charles Leclerc's celebration with the tifosi was well-deserved. His performance at Imola was strong, and even though a mistake at Variante Alta cost him some time, it likely did not change the outcome due to his worn tires. Nonetheless, Leclerc's effort at Imola was commendable, highlighting both his and Ferrari's potential this season.
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00:00:00 Race Overview
00:01:16 McLaren Strategy
00:01:24 Rear tires
00:03:42 Ferrari's battles
00:04:32 Race Strategy Keys
00:05:31 Podium at Imola
00:06:42 Charles Leclerc's Performance
00:07:12 Focus on qualifying
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