Formulation 1 heads again to Europe for the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, set on the historic Imola circuit from Might 17 to 19.
Because the seventh spherical of the season, the race kicks off the European leg with severe momentum — particularly for McLaren’s Oscar Piastri, who has gained the final three races and at present leads the championship.
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This weekend additionally marks a milestone for Lewis Hamilton, who will race in entrance of the Italian tifosi as a Ferrari driver for the primary time at Imola. In the meantime, Purple Bull’s Max Verstappen—at present third within the standings—can be seeking to bounce again because the staff introduces a contemporary spherical of upgrades.
The motion begins on Friday, Might 17, with Apply 1 at 7:30 AM ET and Apply 2 at 11:00 AM ET, providing groups their first actual learn on the up to date European spec vehicles.
Trackside runoff of the Imola GPRyan Pierse/Getty Pictures
On Saturday, the ultimate observe session runs at 6:30 AM ET, adopted by a vital qualifying session at 10:00 AM ET, the place grid place is extra essential than ever on this slim and demanding monitor. The principle occasion takes place on Sunday, Might 19 at 9:00 AM ET.
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Imola stays one of many sport’s most technically demanding circuits, that includes 63 laps over 4.909 km structure.
That brings the entire race distance to 309.049 km. The present lap file stands at 1:15.484, set by Lewis Hamilton throughout the 2020 season. With restricted overtaking zones and razor-thin margins, monitor place can be the whole lot.
With McLaren flying, Purple Bull regrouping, and Ferrari below the microscope at house, Imola may very well be a turning level on this yr’s title struggle.
