FIA verdict announced for F1 star after strange Imola incident

The FIA ​​has handed down its verdict after investigating an F1 star over a strange incident during FP2 at Imola.

Ferrari has won both sessions in Imola so farwith Charles Leclerc have demonstrated the strength of their previous upgrades this weekend.

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on the other hand Championship leader Max Verstappen had problemsespecially in turns 11/12, where I went off the track several times.

In the second training session, Leclerc saw Oscar Piastri And Yuki Tsunoda achieved the best three fastest times.

Can Tsunoda replicate this pace in qualifying?

After an impressive result in free practice, Tsunoda remained confident RBs Chances for the rest of the weekend.

“So far I’m confident that I can be in Q3 and in the top 10, yes top 10 will probably be, but at the same time anything can happen so we just have to stay sharp and especially in the midfield. It still is.” “It’s very, very tight,” he told F1 TV.

“But of course I aim for the highest position as much as possible and at the same time concentrate on getting the most out of the car.”

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Despite his success, the Japanese rider was involved in a strange incident during practice which resulted in an investigation by the stewards.

Tsunoda allegedly violated Article 12.2.1 i) of the International Sporting Code by committing an incorrect practice start at the pit lane exit in Imola.

The investigation resulted in a reprimand for Tsunoda, his first of the season, and the stewards will take no further action following the incident.

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