Race Direction's bizzarre decision gives Imola GP heart-stopping finish!

16:16, 18 May 2025
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With Esteban Ocon's DNF, Race Direction chose to bring out the VSC, and with Andrea Kimi Antonelli's DNF they decided to bring out a full Safety Car.
On lap 47 Antonelli parked his car to the side of the track, which surprisingly brought out a full Safety Car instead of a VSC. This prompted another round of pitstops, but also closed the gaps at the front with Max Verstappen and Norris pitting for fresh rubber as Oscar Piastri gambled to stay out on used tyres to take P2.
Charles Leclerc stayed out, whilst Alexander Albon pitted for fresh rubber coming out in P5 behind the Monegasque. Further back, George Russell, Lewis Hamilton, Carlos Sainz, Isack Hadjar and Nico Hulkenberg rounded up the top ten.
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