Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Preview: 2025
Formula 1 gears up for the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, marking the start of the European leg of the season. This race kicks off a demanding triple-header, with the Monaco and Spanish Grands Prix following closely.
Key Standings Ahead of Imola
As the drivers head into this weekend’s race, Oscar Piastri of McLaren leads the championship with 131 points, closely followed by teammate Lando Norris at 115 points. Red Bull’s Max Verstappen sits in third with 99 points.
In the constructors’ standings, McLaren dominates with 246 points, while Mercedes holds second place with 141 points, and Red Bull is in third with 105 points.
Race Weekend Schedule
Friday, 16 May
- Practice 1: 13:30-14:30 (Local)
- Practice 2: 17:00-18:00 (Local)
Saturday, 17 May
- Practice 3: 12:30-13:30 (Local)
- Qualifying: 16:00-17:00 (Local)
Sunday, 18 May
- Grand Prix: 15:00 (Local)
Broadcast Information
- United Kingdom: Sky Sports F1, NowTV
- United States: ESPN, fuboTV, F1 TV
Historical Context
Max Verstappen has been the most successful driver at Imola since the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix’s return in 2020, securing victories in 2021, 2022, and 2024. Lewis Hamilton won in 2020 but did not compete in the 2023 race due to severe flooding.
Previous Winners:
- 2020: Lewis Hamilton
- 2021: Max Verstappen
- 2022: Max Verstappen
- 2024: Max Verstappen
Notable Records
- Lap Record: Lewis Hamilton holds the Imola lap record with a time of 1:15.484, set in 2020.
Current Standings Summary
Drivers’ Standings:
- Oscar Piastri, McLaren – 131 points
- Lando Norris, McLaren – 115 points
- Max Verstappen, Red Bull – 99 points
- George Russell, Mercedes – 93 points
- Charles Leclerc, Ferrari – 53 points
Constructors’ Standings:
- McLaren – 246 points
- Mercedes – 141 points
- Red Bull – 105 points
- Ferrari – 94 points
As the teams prepare for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, all eyes will be on McLaren’s continued dominance and the potential for fierce competition among the top drivers.
