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What time does the F1 race start today? Livestream, TV channel and starting grid for 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Neeraj Sharma

What time does the F1 race start today? Livestream, TV channel and starting grid for 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix image

After globe-trotting through circuits in Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and across the Americas, Formula 1 finally rolls back into Europe, and where better to reignite the flame than Imola, Italy.

This weekend, the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix takes centre stage, and it's far more than just another race.

For Ferrari fans, the ever-passionate tifosi, it's a spiritual homecoming, a chance to drape the grandstands in red, set off the scarlet flares, and roar in unison for their beloved Scuderia.

And this year, there's an added layer of electricity in the air: Lewis Hamilton, for the first time, will don Ferrari red in front of an Italian home crowd. Hamilton's shock move from Mercedes to Ferrari was the seismic shift that sent ripples across the sport, but the honeymoon has been anything but smooth.

On the other hand, Oscar Piastri is making waves. The young Aussie has been in sensational form since the start of the campaign, leading the championship and stringing together a streak of commanding performances.

Red Bull haven’t quite looked themselves lately, and while Mercedes seem to be inching forward, it’s McLaren who arrive at Imola as the team to beat.

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2025 race is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix start time

The 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will take place at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy on Sunday, May 18, and will begin at 3:00 p.m. local time.

Here's how that start time translates across Australia:

 DateStart time
Australian Eastern Standard TimeSunday, May 1811:00 p.m.
Australian Central Standard TimeSunday, May 1810:30 p.m.
Australian Western Standard TimeSunday, May 189:00 p.m.

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix TV channel, live stream

Here's how to watch the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix across Australia.:

TV channel

Fox Sports (506)

 

Live stream

Kayo Sports

Foxtel

F1 TV

All the F1 action from Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Italy will be available to watch live on Fox Sports and via streaming service Kayo Sports, which is offering a free trial for new subscribers.

Fans can also follow the race through the official F1 TV streaming service, which provides live timing insights and a vast library of on-demand content. Accessible via the web and app stores, F1 TV offers both Pro and Premium subscription plans, with new users eligible for a seven-day trial.

F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix starting grid

PositionDriverTeam
1Oscar PiastriMcLaren
2Max VerstappenRed Bull
3George RussellMercedes
4Lando NorrisMcLaren
5Fernando AlonsoAston Martin
6Carlos SainzWilliams
7Alexander AlbonWilliams
8Charles LeclercFerrari
9Isack HadjarRacing Bulls
10Pierre GaslyAlpine
11Charles LeclercFerrari
12Lewis HamiltonFerrari
13Andrea Kimi AntonelliMercedes
14Gabriel BortoletoSauber
15Franco ColapintoAlpine
16Liam LawsonRacing Bulls
17Nico HulkenbergSauber
18Esteban OconHaas
19Oliver BearmanHaas
20Yuki TsunodaRed Bull

F1 race schedule 2025

DateGrand PrixTrack
Mar. 14-16AustraliaMelbourne Grand Prix Circuit
Mar. 21-23China*Shanghai International Circuit
Apr. 4-6JapanSuzuka International Racing Course
Apr. 11-13BahrainBahrain International Circuit
Apr. 18-20Saudi ArabiaJeddah Corniche Circuit
May 2-4Miami*Miami International Autodrome
May 16-18Emilia RomagnaEnzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack
May 23-25MonacoCircuit de Monaco
May 30-Jun.1SpainCircuit de Barcelona-Catalunya
Jun. 13-15CanadaGilles-Villeneuve Circuit
Jun. 27-29AustriaRed Bull Ring
Jul. 4-6United KingdomSilverstone Circuit
Jul. 25-27Belgium*Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps
Aug. 1-3HungaryHungarian Ring
Aug. 29-31NetherlandsCircuit Zandvoort
Sep. 5-7ItalyNational Monza Racetrack
Sep. 19-21AzerbaijanBaku City Circuit
Oct. 3-5SingaporeMarina Bay Street Circuit
Oct. 17-19USA*Circuit of the Americas
Oct. 24-26MexicoRodriguez Brothers Racetrack
Nov. 7-9Brazil*Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack
Nov. 20-22Las VegasLas Vegas Strip Circuit
Nov. 28-30Qatar*Lusail International Circuit
Dec. 5-7Abu DhabiYas Marina Circuit

*Sprint format

Neeraj Sharma

Neeraj Sharma is a content producer at The Sporting News, driven by a passion for crafting engaging and informative articles. Neeraj is a die-hard Newcastle United fan who has been living the dream since the takeover.

Before landing at TSN, he sharpened his craft as a preview, opinion, and analysis writer for an online fan blog and served as a sports reporter for his college magazine. When he's not churning out content, you'll find him stirring up some classic Ronaldo vs. Messi debates or hitting the field or court for a game of football or basketball.