F1 Results Today: Max Verstappen struggles as Red Bull star causes red flag after Imola crash

Max Verstappen struggled on Friday at the Imola Grand Prix, as a Red Bull star suffered a late crash at the end of FP2.

The Dutchman had no answer for McLaren in Emilia Romagna, and was even bested by an Alpine and Mercedes during the second practice session.

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Red Bull junior and Racing Bulls star Isack Hadjar brought out a red flag towards the end of FP2, after he spun at Turn 3 and hit the tyre barrier where he got stuck in the gravel.

In FP1, Lewis Hamilton and Verstappen were beaten by a shock F1 star, as the two McLarens were once again on top in Emilia Romagna, whilst Carlos Sainz set the third fastest time.

Hamilton complained midway through the first session that he was struggling with his brakes, claiming over team radio that the 'car doesn't want to stop', but managed to recover into the top 10 ahead of team-mate Charles Leclerc in P5.

Leclerc also joined in with Hamilton's complaints and reported brake issues in FP2, where they both bemoaned their inability to brake properly.

Elsewhere, Gabriel Bortoleto caused a late red flag in FP1 when he lost his Sauber on the kerb at Rivazza 1, although still emerged with an impressive P9 finish in the session.

A familiar face also returned on Friday, with Franco Colapinto back in the cockpit for the Imola Grand Prix with Alpine, after he was announced as Jack Doohan's replacement for the next five rounds at least.

Alpine also lost team principal Oliver Oakes during the break between races, but this hasn't hampered their performance on track with Pierre Gasly setting the sixth fastest time in FP1 and third fastest in FP2.

Here are the results from FP1 & FP2 at the Imola Grand Prix!

F1 FP2 Results: Imola Grand Prix 2025

1. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] - 1:15.293 secs
2. Lando Norris [McLaren] - +0.025
3. Pierre Gasly [Alpine] - +0.276
4. George Russell [Mercedes] - +0.400
5. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] - +0.442
6. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari] - +0.475
7. Isack Hadjar [Racing Bulls] - +0.499
8. Yuki Tsunoda [Red Bull] - +0.534
9. Alex Albon [Williams] - +0.623
10. Carlos Sainz [Williams] - +0.641
11. Lewis Hamilton [Ferrari] - +0.650
12. Ollie Bearman [Haas] - +0.716
13. Franco Colapinto [Alpine] - +0.751
14. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin] - +0.927
15. Liam Lawson [Racing Bulls] - +0.962
16. Gabriel Bortoleto [Kick Sauber] - +1.046
17. Lance Stroll [Aston Martin] - +1.048
18. Kimi Antonelli [Mercedes] - +1.113
19. Nico Hulkenberg [Kick Sauber] - +1.126
20. Esteban Ocon [Haas] - +1.127

F1 FP1 Results: Imola Grand Prix 2025

1. Oscar Piastri [McLaren] - 1:16.545secs
2. Lando Norris [McLaren] - +0.032
3. Carlos Sainz [Williams] - +0.052
4. George Russell [Mercedes] - +0.054
5. Lewis Hamilton [Ferrari] - +0.096
6. Pierre Gasly [Alpine] - +0.151
7. Max Verstappen [Red Bull] - +0.360
8. Alex Albon [Williams] - +0.377
9. Gabriel Bortoleto [Kick Sauber] - +0.380
10. Nico Hulkenberg [Kick Sauber] - +0.453
11. Lance Stroll [Aston Martin] - +0.487
12. Charles Leclerc [Ferrari] - +0.532
13. Kimi Antonelli [Mercedes] - +0.549
14. Fernando Alonso [Aston Martin] - +0.576
15. Liam Lawson [Racing Bulls] - +0.741
16. Yuki Tsunoda [Red Bull] - +0.811
17. Franco Colapinto [Alpine] - +0.828
18. Ollie Bearman [Haas] - +0.901
19. Isack Hadjar [Racing Bulls] - +1.096
20. Esteban Ocon [Haas] - +1.117

Who is the current F1 world champion?

Max Verstappen is the reigning F1 champion, won his fourth drivers' championship last year.

Is there F1 today?

Practice continues on Saturday, May 17 with FP3 at 12:30pm (local time) and 11:30am (BST). To read the complete breakdown of practice times and how to watch in your location click here.

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