Imola F1 Tickets

History of the Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix takes place at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, a short journey from the nearby town of Imola. The venue has hosted a Formula One World Championship event over 30 times, the first being in 1980 as a substitute when Monza was undergoing a new pit lane development. From 1981-2006, Imola held the San Marino Grand Prix, named after the nearby country to differentiate itself from the Italian Grand Prix held at Monza.

Imola didn’t see Formula One action until 2020 when the COVID-19 pandemic canceled a lot of the calendar outside of Europe. Imola was added as one of the several new or returning circuits to extend the calendar. Imola was only intended to be a one-off venue for Formula One, but in 2021, it replaced the canceled Chinese Grand Prix. In 2022, the Imola Grand Prix hosted the first-ever F1 Sprint race, won by Max Verstappen. 2023’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was canceled due to severe floods and extreme weather conditions.

Imola was infamous for its dangerous, high-speed circuit, with safety concerns and the fatal accidents of Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger resulting in a new layout with chicanes and extended run-off areas. New regulations have made Imola much safer, and it’s now one of the best tracks on the calendar for spectators. Get your tickets now at Fanatix.

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Imola Grand Prix Information

2025 Imola GP Schedule

The 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix runs from May 16-18. Times provided are local:

• Friday 16th 13:30-14:30: Practice 1
• Friday 16th 17:00-18:00: Practice 2
• Saturday 17th 12:30-13:30: Practice 3
• Saturday 17th 16:00-17:00: Qualifying
• Sunday 18th 15:00: Race

Previous Winners

2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Summary

Max Verstappen led a confident race from the start, only losing the lead due to pit stop strategy. Carlos Sainz adopted P1 for a handful of laps before Verstappen reclaimed his starting position. Further back the field, Alex Albon was handed a 10-second penalty for an unsafe release during a pit stop, resulting in a loose tyre. Norris and Leclerc were in a close battle for the final two podium positions, but after a mistake from the Ferrari driver, Norris was able to clear the threat and pursue Verstappen, finishing the race less than a second behind the three-time champion.

Repeat winners

3 – Max Verstappen (2021, 2022, 2024)

Circuit Information

Location: Piazza Ayrton Senna da Silva, 1, 40026 Imola BO
Surface: Asphalt
Length: 4.909 km (3.050 miles)
Turns: 19
Direction: Anti-clockwise
Capacity: 78,000

Best Grandstands at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Main Grandstand

• Great views of the start/finish straight and pit lane
• Reserved seating and TV access allow you to follow all the action
• The Main Grandstand is partially covered
• The highest-priced option due to views and access to off-track entertainment

Rivazza Grandstand

• Overlooks Turns 18 and 19, the complex section that ends a lap around Imola
• No coverage over the reserved seating, but TVs are available to follow the race
• More affordable than the Main Grandstand, but still a pricey option

Acque Minerali Grandstand

• Close views of the tricky Turn 11-12 chicane
• Reserved seating with TV access
• Mid-range pricing. Arguably the best viewing spot for action and overtakes

Variante Alta Grandstand

• Reserved seating and TV access
• Views of Turns 14 and 15, a tight chicane with plenty of opportunities to see some racing action
• The most affordable grandstand – and with no sacrifice of views/entertainment

Travelling to Imola

Key Information

• Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) is the closest major airport, just 40 km from the circuit
• Florence (FLR), Milan Linate (LIN) and Milan Malpensa (MXP) are all alternative options, ranging from 125 km – 250 km from Imola. Cheaper flights are often available at these airports
• Imola has dedicated parking areas during race weekends. It’s recommended to pre-book to ensure you secure a space
• Parking ranges from €20-50 per day and a weekend pass is €60-100
• Car rental is a popular option, but combined with circuit parking can be an expensive option
• Imola is fairly accessible and walking/cycling is a popular option among locals and tourists

Bus

• Shuttle buses run from Bologna to the circuit during race weekends, taking around 30 minutes and costing around €10
• Park and Ride options are also available from Bologna, where parking is often cheaper than at the circuit, ranging from €10-20

Train

• Imola has a train station that’s approximately a 20-minute walk from the circuit entrance
• A train from Bologna will cost no more than €10
• A train from Milan, with transfers, will cost €20-50

Home Driver to Look Out For

Andrea Kimi Antonelli (Rookie)
Team: Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team
Car number: 12