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:
Date | Start time | |
Australian Eastern Standard Time | Sunday, May 18 | 11:00 p.m. |
Australian Central Standard Time | Sunday, May 18 | 10:30 p.m. |
Australian Western Standard Time | Sunday, May 18 | 9:00 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)
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Live stream | Foxtel |
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
Position | Driver | Team |
1 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren |
2 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull |
3 | George Russell | Mercedes |
4 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
5 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin |
6 | Carlos Sainz | Williams |
7 | Alexander Albon | Williams |
8 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
9 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls |
10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine |
11 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari |
12 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari |
13 | Andrea Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes |
14 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Sauber |
15 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine |
16 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls |
17 | Nico Hulkenberg | Sauber |
18 | Esteban Ocon | Haas |
19 | Oliver Bearman | Haas |
20 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull |
F1 race schedule 2025
Date | Grand Prix | Track |
Mar. 14-16 | Australia | Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit |
Mar. 21-23 | China* | Shanghai International Circuit |
Apr. 4-6 | Japan | Suzuka International Racing Course |
Apr. 11-13 | Bahrain | Bahrain International Circuit |
Apr. 18-20 | Saudi Arabia | Jeddah Corniche Circuit |
May 2-4 | Miami* | Miami International Autodrome |
May 16-18 | Emilia Romagna | Enzo and Dino Ferrari racetrack |
May 23-25 | Monaco | Circuit de Monaco |
May 30-Jun.1 | Spain | Circuit de Barcelona-Catalunya |
Jun. 13-15 | Canada | Gilles-Villeneuve Circuit |
Jun. 27-29 | Austria | Red Bull Ring |
Jul. 4-6 | United Kingdom | Silverstone Circuit |
Jul. 25-27 | Belgium* | Circuit de Spa-Francorchamps |
Aug. 1-3 | Hungary | Hungarian Ring |
Aug. 29-31 | Netherlands | Circuit Zandvoort |
Sep. 5-7 | Italy | National Monza Racetrack |
Sep. 19-21 | Azerbaijan | Baku City Circuit |
Oct. 3-5 | Singapore | Marina Bay Street Circuit |
Oct. 17-19 | USA* | Circuit of the Americas |
Oct. 24-26 | Mexico | Rodriguez Brothers Racetrack |
Nov. 7-9 | Brazil* | Jose Carlos Pace Racetrack |
Nov. 20-22 | Las Vegas | Las Vegas Strip Circuit |
Nov. 28-30 | Qatar* | Lusail International Circuit |
Dec. 5-7 | Abu Dhabi | Yas Marina Circuit |
*Sprint format