Formula 1 - Emilia Romagna GP

The Formula 1 AWS Gran Premio del Made in Italy e dell'Emilia-Romagna takes place at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola. The Emilia Romagna GP features F1 cars racing on this famous Italian circuit with its 4.909 km layout and 19 challenging turns.

Imola presents unique challenges for drivers. The narrow track runs anti-clockwise with significant elevation changes of 30 meters from highest to lowest points. The circuit demands precise driving through key sections like Tamburello, Villeneuve, Acque Minerali, and Rivazza. Recent track changes have reduced run-off areas, making errors more costly for drivers.

The F1 teams competing at the Emilia Romagna GP include Ferrari with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton, Red Bull Racing led by Max Verstappen, and Mercedes with George Russell and Andrea Kimi Antonelli. McLaren brings Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri, while Williams features Alex Albon and Carlos Sainz.

Cars at Imola need balanced setups. The track requires good downforce for corners but also speed on straights. The 63-lap race covers 309.049 km, with drivers aiming to beat the lap record of 1:15.484 set by Lewis Hamilton in 2020.

The circuit holds deep F1 history. Named after Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari and his son Dino, Imola first hosted F1 in 1980. It later became home to the San Marino Grand Prix from 1981 to 2006. After 14 years away, the track returned to F1 as the Emilia Romagna GP in 2020.

Italian fans, known as the "Tifosi," create a special atmosphere at this race. The track sits in Italy's "Motor Valley" near the Ferrari factory in Maranello. Michael Schumacher won at Imola seven times, more than any other driver, while Ayrton Senna achieved eight pole positions here.

The Emilia Romagna GP offers viewers classic F1 racing on a track that values driver skill and technical excellence. This race combines racing tradition with modern F1 competition in one of Italy's most beautiful regions.