Motor Valley News
Imola 2024: the magic of Formula 1 in front of 200,000 spectators
"An extraordinary Formula 1 Grand Prix" said Marco Panieri, Mayor of Imola. After a difficult 2023, this year's results a great redeeming factor for Imola and the entire territory. An international event that attracted more than 200 thousand fans, who invaded the circuit with their energy.
Satisfaction therefore on every front, from the excellent organisation to the concrete results achieved on the track. The competition ended with Max Verstappen (Red Bull) in first place, followed by Lando Norris (McLaren) and Charles Leclerc (Ferrari).
As the president of the Automobile Club d'Italia, Angelo Sticchi Damiani, commented, Ferrari is not just a passion, it is a true belief that goes far beyond the result. "The Ferraristi believe in it, third place is good, hoping to improve further. Also in terms of public response, we have achieved extraordinary results. Let's hope they are a good omen."
Great results also in Formula 2 and Formula 3. In the support categories in Formula 2, French driver Isack Hadjar (Campos Racing) took the podium in first place, while Italian driver Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Prema) came fourth. French victory also in Formula 3 with first place for Sami Meguetounif (Trident), in third place Leonardo Fornaroli (Trident), and in sixth place the Sicilian Gabriele Mini (Prema).