Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Imola, Italy, Practice
Charles Leclerc (MON) Ferrari SF-24. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Emilia Romagna Grand…

2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Qualifying - As it happened

A recap of what happened in F1 qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

18 May 2024
11:55
Red flag

Alonso has crashed.

11:53
Good start to FP3 for Norris

He slots into fourth on the mediums, 0.3s down on Sainz's top time.

Sainz pipped Leclerc by just 0.020s.

11:46
Leclerc improves again

A 1m16.087s for Leclerc extends his advantage over Verstappen to 0.279s.

11:44
Current order

Leclerc, Verstappen, Perez,  Sainz, Stroll, Gasly, Ocon, Norris, Piastri and Alonso.

11:41
Impressive times from the Ferraris

Leclerc storms to the top with a 1m16.281s, 0.190s ahead of Verstappen.

Perez completes the top three.

11:34
Ferraris on the softs

The two Ferraris begin their first laps of the day on the softs. 

Perez takes to the top though on the mediums with a 1m17.682s, 0.014s ahead of Verstappen.

11:31
FP3 is now underway

The final 60-minute practice session of the weekend is underway. 

11:24
Welcome

Good morning everyone and welcome to the Crash.net for final practice at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

FP3 kicks off in just five minutes' time.