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The 2025 Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is underway at the historic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy. This race marks the beginning of the European leg of the F1 season, running from May 16 to May 18. Here’s everything you need to know about the race today—Sunday, May 18.
Race Schedule & Start Time
Race Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Race Start: 15:00 CEST (Central European Summer Time)
Race Duration: Approximately 2 hours or 63 laps
Circuit: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola (4.909 km)
Weather: Dry and sunny with temperatures around 27°C
Starting Grid
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri secured pole position with a lap time of 1:14.670, edging out Max Verstappen by just 0.034 seconds. The top four on the grid are:
1. Oscar Piastri (McLaren)
2. Max Verstappen (Red Bull)
3. George Russell (Mercedes)
4. Lando Norris (McLaren)
Ferrari drivers Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton will start 11th and 12th, respectively, in front of the home crowd. Both were eliminated in Q2, disappointing fans and team members alike .
How to Watch the Race Live
United Kingdom & Ireland
Live Broadcast: Sky Sports F1
Streaming: NOW Sports (Day or Month Pass)
Free Highlights: Channel 4 (post-race)
Global Coverage
Formula 1 is broadcast live in nearly every country around the world. Here are some of the broadcasters for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix:
Africa: SuperSport
Australia: Fox Sports / Foxtel / Kayo / Network Ten
Canada: RDS / RDS2 / TSN / Noovo
United States: ESPN2
Italy: Sky Sport F1, TV8
Spain: DAZN F1
Germany: Sky Sport F1
France: Canal+
Japan: DAZN, Fuji TV
India: FanCode
Malaysia: beIN Sports
Singapore: beIN Sports
Thailand: beIN Sports
Vietnam: K+
️ Race Preview
McLaren enters the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix as the team to beat, with Piastri aiming for his fourth consecutive win. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen and Mercedes’ George Russell are close contenders, while Ferrari’s Leclerc and Hamilton will look to improve their positions in front of the passionate home crowd .
The tight and challenging Imola circuit, known for its grass and gravel traps, will test drivers’ skills and strategies. With only one DRS zone on the long main straight, qualifying performance is crucial for overtaking opportunities during the race .
Full Race Day Schedule (CEST)
08:30 – 09:20: FIA Formula 3 Feature Race
10:00 – 11:05: FIA Formula 2 Feature Race
11:45 – 12:20: Porsche Mobil 1 Supercup Race
12:30 – 12:50: Formula 1 Historic Car Demonstration
12:55 – 13:40: Paddock Club Track Tour
12:55 – 13:55: Paddock Club Pit Lane Walk
13:00 – 13:30: Formula 1 Drivers’ Parade
13:44 – 13:46: National Anthem
15:00 – 17:00: Formula 1 Grand Prix (63 Laps or 120 Mins)
Stay tuned for live updates and post-race analysis as the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix unfolds at Imola.
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