Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

The home race for Ferrari and the ground that Tifosi worship, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, is among the most honored races on the F1 calendar. It is one of the iconic racing circuits and is often referred to as the Imola GP or Imola Grand Prix. The racing event takes its name, Emilia Romagna, from the Italian region where the track is situated. The 2025 season will mark the fifth edition of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

However, the 2023 edition was cancelled due to heavy flooding. The track was once removed from the official F1 calendar due to outdated safety standards and track design. The last Grand Prix was hosted in 2006 as the San Marino Grand Prix. It was not until 2020 that F1 returned to the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari racing circuit after a 14-year hiatus.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix History

The Formula 1 “GRAN PREMIO DEL MADE IN ITALY E DELL'EMILIA-ROMAGNA” debuted in 1981 as the San Marino Grand Prix. The track was home to Italy’s finest supercar manufacturers, like Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati. It was a big event for Scuderia Ferrari, which had its home in Maranello nearby. The San Marino Grand Prix hosted F1 races from 1981 to 2006. However, the track is muddled with tragedy. It claimed the lives of two great Formula 1 drivers in the same weekend. In 1994, two legendary drivers, Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, died at the racetrack due to a horrible crash.

The following table shows the statistics of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2025 Schedule - Date & Time

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, or the Imola GP, starts with a free practice session on Friday morning (May 16). The weekend ends with the second practice session in the evening. Saturday (May 17) revs up with the third practice session, followed by the qualifying. Following the release of the results, the drivers will compete in Sunday's (May 18) main event.

The table below shows the complete race schedule for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for different regions along with their respective times

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Circuit

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix race is held at the iconic Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari racing circuit. The track is situated in Italy and is named after Enzo Ferrari (founder of Ferrari) and his son Dino. Unlike other F1 tracks, this track runs anticlockwise. Its layout features a mix of challenging corners, including famous turns like Tamburello, Tosa, Piratella, and Acque Minerali.

The track was inaugurated in 1953 and hosted non-F1 races in 1963 and 1970 as the Imola GP and Dino Ferrari GP, respectively. In 1980, it was the first time that the track hosted an F1 race as the Italian Grand Prix. Apart from F1 racing, the circuit also hosted Superbike Championship, Le Mans, and World Touring Championships.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Circuit Configurations

The circuit has undergone various configurations over the decades. Several modifications were made in the 1970s and 1990s. Following the horrific event in 1994, the FIA worked to improve the track's safety. Today, the track has advanced in safety standards and design.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Winners

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was first held in 2020. Lewis Hamilton was the first F1 racer to win the inaugural Grand Prix. However, the last three races were won by Max Verstappen. To know more about Emilia Romagna Grand Prix winners year on year, click on the link.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Contract With FIA

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix contract with the FIA will end at the end of the 2025 season.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Records

Few records have been made on this iconic racing circuit. Some of them are as follows:

• Most Grand Prix Wins (driver)- Max Verstappen (3, Emilia Romagna GP era)/Michael Schumacher (7, San Marino GP era)

• Most Grand Prix Wins (constructor) - Red Bull Racing (3)

• Fastest Lap Record - Lewis Hamilton (1:15.484 in 2020)