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Imola Set for European F1 Season Kickoff Amid Ferrari's Home-Soil Pressure

The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix sees Lewis Hamilton's Ferrari debut in Italy, Oscar Piastri leading the standings, and major upgrades across the grid as teams prepare for a pivotal race weekend.

Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 19, 2024 McLaren's Lando Norris in action REUTERS/Ciro De Luca/File Photo
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Formula One F1 - Emilia Romagna Grand Prix - Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy - May 19, 2024 General view of drivers at the start of the race Pool via REUTERS/Luca Bruno/File Photo
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Overview

  • The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola marks the seventh round of the 2025 Formula 1 season, with 63 laps on the iconic 4.91-kilometer circuit.
  • Oscar Piastri leads the drivers' championship by 16 points over McLaren teammate Lando Norris, aiming for a fourth consecutive victory this weekend.
  • Lewis Hamilton will race in Italy for the first time as a Ferrari driver, as the team faces mounting scrutiny following a poor showing in Miami.
  • Franco Colapinto returns to the grid with Alpine, replacing Jack Doohan for at least five races, as the team navigates leadership changes after Oliver Oakes' resignation.
  • Teams, including McLaren, are introducing significant car upgrades at Imola, a traditional turning point in the season, with weather forecasts hinting at possible rain during the race.