Overview

• Oscar Piastri, the championship leader, claimed pole position with a time of 1:14.670, edging out Max Verstappen in a dramatic qualifying session.
• The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix marks the start of Formula 1's European calendar and will take place at the historic Autodrome Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy.
• Piastri leads the drivers' standings after winning the last three races, including Miami, while teammate Lando Norris sits second with consistent podium finishes.
• Defending champion Max Verstappen, currently third in the standings, is the defending race winner at Imola and will start second on the grid.
• U.S. viewers can watch the race live on ESPN2 at 8:55 a.m. ET or stream it via services like FuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, and ESPN Plus.