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McLaren Eyes Pole as Imola Qualifying Approaches

The Emilia-Romagna GP qualifying session begins at 16:00 CEST, with McLaren's Piastri and Norris leading the charge on a track where overtaking is notoriously difficult.

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Overview

  • The Formula 1 qualifying session for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix will take place at 16:00 CEST on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola.
  • McLaren dominated Friday practice sessions, positioning Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris as key contenders for pole position.
  • Imola’s narrow layout and limited passing zones make qualifying performance critical for race success, though pole position has not guaranteed victory in recent years.
  • German fans can watch qualifying free-to-air on RTL or via Sky’s pay-TV services, while Austrian and Swiss viewers have access through ORF and SRF platforms, respectively.
  • Live tickers from outlets like Motorsport-Total.com provide minute-by-minute updates for fans following the action online.