Formula 1 returns to Italy for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, marking the beginning of a triple-header of European races.
The previous race in Miami delivered excitement, with Oscar Piastri securing his third consecutive victory. This win extended his lead in the championship standings over his teammate Lando Norris, who finished second and is now 16 points behind the Australian driver.
Max Verstappen currently trails Piastri by 32 points following a challenging Sprint weekend in Miami. However, Red Bull, along with most other teams, is expected to introduce significant upgrades in Imola, hoping to close the performance gap to McLaren.
Ferrari will compete on home soil in Italy. This event marks Lewis Hamilton`s first race in front of the passionate Tifosi crowd as a Ferrari driver. The pressure is undoubtedly high on the Scuderia to perform well at home.
Mercedes junior driver Kimi Antonelli also races at home following his impressive Sprint pole position in Miami. While George Russell achieved a podium finish, Antonelli`s performance was notably strong, and it will be interesting to see if he maintains this upward trajectory.
The Imola Circuit
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is held at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola. This track is renowned as one of the most iconic circuits on the F1 calendar and presents a true test for drivers with its old-school characteristics, including grass and gravel run-off areas.
Imola made its return to the F1 schedule in 2020 after a 14-year break. The current layout is still in use today.
Qualifying is particularly crucial at Imola due to the narrow and fast-flowing nature of the circuit. There is only one DRS zone, located on the main straight, making overtaking challenging and grid position vital.
Imola Weather Forecast
The current weather forecast for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend in Imola predicts largely dry and warm conditions, with temperatures around 27°C throughout all three days. However, there is currently a possibility of rain showers forecast for the race day itself.
Emilia Romagna GP 2025 Full Schedule (UK 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 at 12:30 pm)
2:00 pm: F3 Qualifying
2:55 pm: F2 Qualifying
3:40 pm: Emilia Romagna GP Practice Two (session starts at 4:00 pm)
5:15 pm: The F1 Show
Saturday May 17
9:00 am: F3 Sprint Race
11:15 am: Emilia Romagna GP Practice Three (session starts at 11:30 am)
1:10 pm: F2 Sprint Race
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: Emilia Romagna GP build-up
2:00 pm: THE EMILIA ROMAGNA GRAND PRIX
4:00 pm: Chequered Flag: Emilia Romagna GP reaction
5:00 pm: Ted`s Notebook
How to Watch or Stream in the UK and Ireland
Live coverage of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend will be available from the first practice session on Friday through to the race on Sunday, May 18 at 2:00 pm.
Subscribers can watch on dedicated sports channels.
Customers can also watch coverage via the official sports app, which often provides additional features such as onboard camera views from any driver.
Those without a subscription can stream the event using a streaming service that offers access to the relevant sports channels. Day or cancel-anytime Month passes are typically available.
Live text coverage of the race weekend is often available through dedicated online blogs.
Highlights of the race are usually made available shortly after the chequered flag on the sports app.
To watch via the app, users typically need to download or open the application, navigate to the live coverage section at the scheduled start time (build-up usually begins before the session or race), select the F1 channel, and sign in with their account ID.
Streaming services providing sports content are instant streaming platforms offering access to multiple sports channels and streams. They are app-based, allowing users to sign up and stream instantly across various devices. These services often provide contract-free membership options, allowing cancellation at any time, with choices typically including Month or Day memberships.
