Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers' parade. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Emilia Romagna Grand
Lewis Hamilton (GBR) Mercedes AMG F1 on the drivers' parade. Formula 1…

2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Race - As it happened

A recap of what happened in the 2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

14:13
Lap 1 at Imola
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20 leads at the start of the race. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Emilia
Max Verstappen (NLD) Red Bull Racing RB20 leads at the start of the race…
14:12
The order on Lap 7

Verstappen, Norris, Leclerc, Sainz, Piastri, Russell, Hamilton, Hulkenberg, Tsunoda and Perez.

14:11
Lap 6/63

Mighty pace from Verstappen as he continues to his gap over Norris to around 2.0s.

14:08
Lap 4/63

A better lap from Verstappen as he extends his lead over Norris to 1.4s.

14:07
Lap 3/63

Verstappen's lead over Norris is staying around the 1.0s mark as the McLaren driver looks to try and get into DRS range.

14:05
Lap 2

Verstappen, Norris, Leclerc, Sainz, Piastri, Russell, Hamilton, Hulkenberg, Tsunoda and Perez is the current top 10.

14:04
Start

Verstappen keeps the lead into Turn 1 despite a sluggish start. Norris and Leclerc complete the top three currently. 

14:03
Here we go then

The 2024 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola is now underway!

14:00
Formation lap underway

Verstappen leads the pack away for the formation lap.

13:57
Tyres

Everyone on the mediums except Perez, Zhou and Sargeant on the hards; Gasly and Alonso are on the softs.

13:53
An exciting race ahead?

Zak Brown thinks five drivers are in contention: "I think the top five cars can win today. Fortunately we’ve got two in the top five."

13:45
It's time for the national anthem

Not long now until lights out at Imola.

13:42
A busy grid
13:26
Drivers are on their way to the grid

Just over 30 minutes until we get underway at Imola. The drivers are now on the reconnaissance laps as they head to the grid.  

13:18
Pre-race entertainment courtesy of Vettel
Sebastian Vettel (GER) in a 1993 McLaren MP4/8. Formula 1 World Championship, Rd 7, Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Imola,
Sebastian Vettel (GER) in a 1993 McLaren MP4/8. Formula 1 World…
13:17
The grid

Verstappen lines up on pole ahead of Norris, Leclerc, Sainz, Piastri, Russell, Tsunoda, Hamilton, Ricciardo and Hulkenberg.

Perez starts from 11th ahead of Ocon, Stroll, Albon, Gasly, Bottas, Zhou, Magnussen and Sargeant.

Alonso starts from the pit lane.

13:10
Welcome

Hello everyone and welcome back to the Crash.net live blog for race day at Imola.

We will be building up the race which kicks off at 2pm UK time.

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