This weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is shaping up to be a blockbuster: emotionally charged, fiercely competitive, and buzzing with anticipation.
For Ferrari, it's not just another race; it's the heartbeat of their season. Imola is sacred ground for the Prancing Horse, and with pressure mounting after a disappointing showing in Miami, the team is desperate to deliver something special in front of their home crowd.
Hamilton's highly anticipated switch to Ferrari has yet to spark magic, with the seven-time champ finishing a distant eighth last time out and teammate Charles Leclerc struggling to stay in the mix. But with fresh upgrades arriving and home soil pride on the line, the Scuderia are hoping this weekend marks a turning point.
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While Ferrari work to steady the ship, McLaren arrive at Imola flying high. Oscar Piastri is setting the pace in the title hunt, stringing together wins with ice-cold composure and raising eyebrows across the paddock.
Lando Norris, still hunting his first victory of the season, remains right in the championship frame, and hungry to close the gap.
Throw in Alpine's internal shakeup and the emotional weight of racing at Imola, and this Grand Prix is primed to deliver drama both on and off the track.
The 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix race 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
| TV channel | None |
| Live stream | FanCode |
All the F1 action from Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola, Italy will be available to watch via streaming on F1 TV which is available on the web and App Stores.
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Every session will also be shown on the streaming service FanCode in India.
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix start time
The 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will take place at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy on Sunday, May 18 at 3:00 p.m. local time. This translates to 6:30 p.m. IST.
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