Max Verstappen secured a shock pole position for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, denying McLaren and Ferrari.
Following a three-place grid penalty for Oscar Piastri, it is Lando Norris who starts alongside the reigning world champion on the front row.
Charles Leclerc and Carlos Sainz are on the second row, whilst Piastri starts in fifth. As for Lewis Hamilton, he will occupy P8 on the grid.
An exciting race is expected with McLaren and Ferrari's race pace being strong, will they take the fight to Verstappen and Red Bull at Imola?
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Race - Emilia Romagna
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