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As we prepared for FORMULA 1 AWS GRAN PREMIO DEL MADE IN ITALY E DELL'EMILIA-ROMAGNA 2025, Isack decided to become a full-time juggler for the upcoming triple-header, Liam tried to pasta time on the driving range, and our duo failed to make their way to the Judges’ Houses.
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Free Practice 1 rolled around on Friday, with Liam and Isack’s best times placing them P15 and P19. For Free Practice 2, Liam remained 15th, meanwhile Isack improved to crack the top 10.
Day one over, our boys weighed in on the weekend so far. Working hard for a strong Qualifying after a couple of setbacks on Friday.
Saturday rolled around and we made steady progress in FP3. Feeling prepared for qualifying to get underway, Isack, now fluent in Italian, was getting into the Imola spirit. The VCARB magic 8 ball predicted a Q3 entry and hit the nail on the head – Isack was set to start the Grand Prix from P9. Liam had a difficult time in Q1 and would line up P16. The fastest time of the weekend went to Piastri: a 1:14.670.
Si spengono le luci e si parte!
Liam and Isack both opted for the medium tyre to start the race. Isack lost two positions on the first lap and Liam held firm in P15. Isack regained P10 after Gasly ran into the gravel. Liam pitted on lap 11 to swap to the hard tyres as Isack powered on, going deep into the race on his mediums.
Around 25 laps into the race, Isack sat comfortably in P4 and had great pace on his used tyres. The virtual safety car was deployed on lap 29 after Ocon broke down at turn 8. Almost everyone on the grid pitted for fresh tyres, including Isack who opted for the hard tyre.
The race restarted on lap 31 and Isack was fighting to defend P5, but lost out to the charging cars of Hamilton and Leclerc. Another yellow flag was flown on lap 46, followed by a full safety car due to Antonelli breaking down. Isack changed tyres again and emerged P9, where he remained until the chequered flag. Imola glory went to Verstappen, who won from P2 on the grid. Liam came home to finish P13 after a tight midfield battle on the safety car restart.
That’s points once again for Isack! He’s added to his tally from Japan and Saudi Arabia to aid VCARB’s midfield battle for the Constructors’ Championship. Liam fought through the pack and showed great pace.
Join us next week for Round 8 of the 2025 FIA Formula One World Championship. We’re heading to the most iconic circuit on the calendar for the FORMULA 1 TAG HEUER GRAND PRIX DE MONACO 2025.
See you in a week’s time!
Arrivederci, VCARB xx
