Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Hamilton flying out of the blocks as Verstappen challenged - Lap One Report

Sheona Mountford Sunday 19 May 2024 15:42

Both Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton had blistering getaways at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix.

The field all got away cleanly with no first lap incidents and fair racing between the drivers, as Verstappen extended his lead in first.

Hamilton made a place up to seventh, and slotted in behind his team-mate George Russell as both Mercedes drivers look to get into the top five.

Max Verstappen had cruised ahead of his rivals by the end of lap one

A seamless start in Imola

Before the lights went out, Verstappen appeared crooked on the grid, but his start was legal, the champion eking out every possible advantage to claim the lead at the first chicane.

Despite being hit with a three-place grid penalty, Oscar Piastri was determined to remain with the leading pack, clinging on to the Ferrari, and keeping his rivals behind.

As the drivers crossed the line to end the first lap, the top three comprised of Verstappen, Lando Norris and Charles Leclerc.

Max Verstappen Lewis Hamilton Ferrari George Russell Oscar Piastri Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Latest News

Formula 1

McLaren chief hints at Max Verstappen role in controversial FIA penalty decision

1 hour ago

NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR legend Kevin Harvick goes in on 23XI driver's 'complete disaster' in Chicago

2 hours ago

NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR announce exciting news as FIRST race of 2026 Cup Series season confirmed

3 hours ago

NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR Cup Series star admits he wanted to quit racing

Today 00:00

NASCAR Cup Series

NASCAR insider calls for APOLOGY after controversial decision at Chicago

Yesterday 23:00

Christian Horner

Axed F1 chief Christian Horner gives 'hugely emotional' speech at Red Bull HQ

Yesterday 20:00

More news

F1 Qualifying Results: Max Verstappen DENIES Lewis Hamilton a spectacular comeback at Silverstone

5 july

2.500+ views

F1 Qualifying Results: McLaren dominate as Verstappen beaten by demoted Red Bull star

28 june

NASCAR star admits he was 'scared to death' at Pocono after multiple car failures

25 june

Car or driver? Kyle Larson issues verdict on what's more important in NASCAR

5 july

NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Today: Atlanta start times, schedule and how to watch live on TV

27 june

NASCAR star confirms team EXIT ahead of Pocono

22 june

Races

About GPFans

GPFans is a multi-platform, multi-language brand dedicated to Formula One coverage. We bring you all the ins and outs of the sport, 24/7, everything from up-to-the-minute news and features to the latest viral stories and clips.

We believe that a new generation of exciting, outspoken drivers will make F1 more popular than ever before, and we want to give our users access to as much of their heroes as possible, on and off the track. From Lewis Hamilton to Max Verstappen, Daniel Ricciardo to Sebastian Vettel, we provide in-depth analysis of every every Grand Prix in the season, from Australia to Abu Dhabi.

With Formula One under the new ownership of Liberty Media, how the sport is being covered is evolving, and GPFans will look to be at the heart of this progression into new media, as one of the fastest-growing sites covering the king of motorsports.

Follow us on your favorite social media channel

Corporate & Media

Innovatieweg 20C
7007 CD, Doetinchem, Netherlands
+31645516860

CHOOSE YOUR COUNTRY