The 2025 Formula 1 season heads to Imola, Italy, for its seventh race, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, which will take place on Sunday, May 18.
McLaren’s Oscar Piastri enters the weekend in top form, having claimed his third consecutive Grand Prix title in Miami (his fourth of the season), pipping teammate Lando Norris and Mercedes' George Russell to finish on top of the podium.
Reigning drivers' champion Max Verstappen won last year’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, He will aim to repeat the feat, and bounce back to winning ways..
Ferrari, who have struggled to keep pace this season, are also hoping for a happy homecoming at Imola.
The 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is finally here and for all your time, TV and streaming details, look no further than The Sporting News for a full guide.
Where to watch Emilia Romagna Grand Prix for free
All the F1 action from Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, 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.
| TV channel | Fox Sports (506)
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| Live stream | Foxtel |
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 | 8:00 p.m. |
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