Formula 1 returns to Europe this weekend with the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, set for May 16–18 at the historic Imola Circuit in Italy. This race kicks off the European leg of the season, following previous rounds in Australia, Asia, the Middle East, and the Americas. For U.S. fans, the action will air live on ESPN2 and ESPN+.
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TV and Streaming Information (U.S.)
• Network: ESPN2 and ESPN+
• Live Stream: Available via ESPN+
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Full Weekend Schedule (ET)
Friday, May 16
• Practice 1: 7:30 a.m. (ESPN2)
• Practice 2: 10:55 a.m. (ESPN2)
Saturday, May 17
• Practice 3: 6:25 a.m. (ESPN2)
• Qualifying: 9:55 a.m. (ESPN2)
Sunday, May 18
• Race: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
• Start Time: 8:55 a.m. (ESPN2)
• Race Length: 63 laps of the 4.91-kilometer (3.05-mile) Imola circuit
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Key Highlights
• This marks the first European round of the 2025 Formula 1 calendar.
• Imola offers a technical challenge and tight layout, testing driver skill and team strategy.
• After traveling the globe, F1 fans can expect a traditional Sunday race day in European time zones.
Whether you’re watching for the tight turns of Imola or your favorite team’s strategy, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is a must-watch event in the 2025 Formula 1 season.
