Formula One’s sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli thinks that soft tyres can be difficult to manage on long runs given the high track temperatures on the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari.

Formula One’s sole tyre manufacturer Pirelli thinks that soft tyres can be difficult to manage on long runs given the high track temperatures on the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari.

Fernando Alonso thinks that traffic can be an issue in qualifying after several drivers encountered slow-moving cars during their qualifying simulation runs on Friday.

McLaren displayed eye-catching pace on the opening day at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, confirming their race-winning pace from the previous round in Miami.

Mercedes driver Lewis Hamilton voiced a positive note about Friday's running, claiming that his team looks to be closer to the front of the field than at any points in the opening six races of the year.

Reigning world champion Max Verstappen did not hide the difficulties that hindered his team's work on the opening day of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, but he sounded an optimistic voice when he was asked of the remainder of the weekend.