Formula 1 returns to Italy for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, kicking off a triple-header of European races.
The previous race in Miami saw Oscar Piastri secure his third consecutive win, increasing his championship lead over teammate Lando Norris, who finished second and trails by 16 points.
Max Verstappen is now 32 points behind Piastri following a challenging Sprint weekend in Miami. However, Red Bull, along with many other teams, are bringing upgrades to Imola, hoping to close the gap to McLaren.
Ferrari races on home ground, and Lewis Hamilton will compete in front of the passionate Tifosi crowd for the first time in his career, adding to the pressure on the Scuderia.
Mercedes` Kimi Antonelli also races at home after securing a stunning Sprint pole position in Miami. While George Russell achieved a podium, Antonelli was arguably the more impressive driver, and his continued progress will be compelling to watch.
The Imola Circuit: Home of the Emilia Romagna GP
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix takes place at Imola, one of Formula 1`s most iconic circuits. Its traditional layout, featuring grass and gravel traps, presents a significant challenge for drivers.
Imola rejoined the F1 calendar in 2020 after a 14-year break, utilizing a revised track layout that is still used today.
Qualifying is crucial here due to the circuit`s narrow, fast-flowing nature, with only a single DRS zone located on the main straight.
Weather Forecast for the Emilia Romagna GP
The current weather forecast for Imola indicates mostly dry and warm conditions throughout the weekend, with temperatures around 27°C. However, there is a possibility of showers on race day for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.
Emilia Romagna GP 2025 Schedule and UK Start Times
- Thursday May 15
2:00 PM: Drivers` Press Conference - Friday May 16
8:50 AM: F3 Practice
10:00 AM: F2 Practice
12:00 PM: Emilia Romagna GP Practice One (session starts 12:30 PM)
2:00 PM: F3 Qualifying
2:55 PM: F2 Qualifying
3:40 PM: Emilia Romagna GP Practice Two (session starts 4:00 PM)
5:15 PM: The F1 Show - Saturday May 17
9:00 AM: F3 Sprint
11:15 AM: Emilia Romagna GP Practice Three (session starts 11:30 AM)
1:10 PM: F2 Sprint
2:10 PM: Emilia Romagna GP Qualifying Build-up
3:00 PM: EMILIA ROMAGNA GP QUALIFYING
5:00 PM: Ted`s Qualifying Notebook - Sunday May 18
7:25 AM: F3 Feature Race
8:55 AM: F2 Feature Race
12:30 PM: Grand Prix Sunday: Build-up
2:00 PM: THE EMILIA ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX
4:00 PM: Chequered Flag: Reaction
5:00 PM: Ted`s Notebook
Marcus Prine