IMOLA, Italy (AP) — Here's a guide that tells you what you need to know about Sunday's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. It's the seventh round of the 2025 Formula 1 season.
How to watch the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on TV
— In the U.S., on ESPN.
— Other countries are listed here.
What is the remainder of the Emilia-Romagna GP schedule?
— Saturday: Third practice and qualifying.
— Sunday: Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, 63 laps of the 4.91-kilometer (3.05-mile) Imola circuit. Starts at 9 a.m. ET (1300 GMT).
Where is the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix taking place?
The Imola circuit — officially the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari — is a narrow, old-school circuit which is a favorite with many drivers. It's a venue with a history of tragedy after three-time F1 champion Ayrton Senna and Austrian driver Roland Ratzenberger were both killed during the 1994 race weekend. Italy is the only country other than the United States with more than one race on the 2025 F1 calendar. The Italian Grand Prix name belongs to Monza, which hosts a race in September, so this week's race is named after the Emilia-Romagna region. Imola is in the last year of its contract.
What happened in the last race?
Oscar Piastri extended his standings lead with his third win in a row, taking victory at the Miami Grand Prix. That came after his teammate and title rival Lando Norris went head-to-head with defending champion Max Verstappen and ran off track. Norris had taken valuable points a day earlier by winning the sprint race.
What happened in practice on Friday?
Oscar Piastri led both of the Friday practice sessions by small margins from Norris, while Max Verstappen of Red Bull and the Ferrari drivers Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc seemed much less comfortable with their setups. There were crashes for rookies Gabriel Bortoleto of Sauber and Isack Hadjar of Racing Bulls.
What do I need to know about F1
so far?
Get caught up:
— The moment which put Piastri on track for F1 stardom with McLaren as Alpine struggles
— Oscar Piastri wins at Miami for 3rd straight F1 victory, 4th win of season for championship leader
— Kimi Antonelli celebrates a dream F1 homecoming with school friends and a soccer triumph
— Franco Colapinto is back in F1 with Alpine after the team dropped Jack Doohan
— Colapinto says his five-race F1 deal with Alpine may not be enough to rid the rust
— Alpine team principal Oliver Oakes’ resignation came days after police charged brother
— Ferrari frustration mounts as Lewis Hamilton and Charles Leclerc struggle at Miami Grand Prix
— Cadillac F1 makes its entrance as official team at Miami Grand Prix as questions swirl about lineup
Key stats at Imola
75 — F1 is marking 75 years since the first race of the inaugural championship, the British Grand Prix of May 1950.
6 — The win in Miami was the sixth of Piastri's career, taking him past teammate Norris' five career victories. It's Piastri's third season in F1, and Norris is in his seventh year.
4 — Piastri can become the first Australian to win four F1 races in a row since Jack Brabham in 1966.
2 — Franco Colapinto has been a mid-season replacement twice now in F1, first with Williams last year and now with Alpine, replacing Pierre Gasly. Just like in 2024, his first race of the year is in Italy.
What they're saying
“When you’ve won four out of six, it’s been a great start.” — Oscar Piastri.
“Happy to be back, and of course never nice circumstances when it happens like this, when you step in another driver’s seat, but you never really choose the moment you do it in Formula 1.” — Franco Colapinto on replacing Jack Doohan at Alpine.
“It would be amazing to get a podium, especially at the home race, and that’s for sure the goal.” — Mercedes' Italian driver Kimi Antonelli.
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