When and where to watch Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2025: Dates, schedule, weather and streaming details

Formula 1 is set for an exciting summer in Europe with the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix revving up at the iconic Imola Circuit. Six Grands Prix into the season already, the stage is now set for McLaren hero Oscar Piastri, who enters Italy riding the momentum train following his third consecutive win last weekend in Miami. Friday, May 16 Saturday, May 17 Sunday, May 18 British fans will be able to view all the action live on Sky Sports F1, with in-depth race day coverage starting at 12:30 pm BST on Sunday. The event can also be viewed for subscribers using the Sky Go app, or non-subscribers can view the event through a NOW Day or Month Pass for contract-free viewing. In the United States, the Grand Prix will be broadcast on ESPN with live coverage of the entire race on Sunday. Live blogs and live updates will also be accessible via official F1 sites and sports news sites. The 2025 Formula 1 season comes to a critical juncture this weekend with round seven at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in Imola. Oscar Piastri, riding high on a commanding performance in Miami, will be aiming to claim a fourth consecutive win—a triumph that would once again make him this year's title favourite. But the traditional Imola circuit presents its own set of challenges. Its infamous configuration of tight corners and limited passing spots will make qualifying the order of the day. And drivers and teams will look to the sky as well, as Sunday forecasts indicate a glimmer of chance for rain following otherwise warm, dry weather all weekend. While McLaren retains its stunning momentum, Red Bull and Ferrari look for a change in fortunes. Max Verstappen, having set the pace from pole position in Miami before finishing fourth, trails Piastri by 32 points now. Red Bull has upgrades scheduled to be delivered at Imola, hoping to narrow the deficit in performance. Ferrari, meanwhile, will be racing in front of its passionate tifosi fans. After another underwhelming show in Miami—where Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton placed seventh and eighth, respectively—the pressure is mounting. The Italian team needs a big performance at home, especially with Hamilton racing in red for the first time at Imola. Also deserving of mention is Mercedes' revelation star Kimi Antonelli. The Italian teenager stunned a lot of individuals with his sprint pole in Miami and will be anticipated to twinkle once again on home turf. Also read: 'We always evaluate': Alpine considers replacing Jack Doohan ahead of Imola Formula 1 raceWith pressure building across the paddock, the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix will be a season-defining weekend. Can Oscar Piastri continue his form and increase his lead? Will Ferrari pay dividends at home? And can Max Verstappen and Red Bull rebound with timely updates? Anything is possible, as always at Imola.