Verstappen Secures Eighth Pole at Imola with 0.074-Second Margin, Help from Hulkenberg

May 18, 2024, 05:38 PM

Max Verstappen, the Red Bull driver, secured his eighth consecutive Formula 1 pole position at the Imola Grand Prix, with significant help from Haas driver Nico Hulkenberg. Verstappen credited Hulkenberg for providing a crucial tow during the final Q3 runs, which was reflected in the GPS data. Verstappen's pole-winning lap saw him arrive at Tamburello with a gap twice as big as his eventual 0.074-second margin over Oscar Piastri.