Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2026
The historic Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari at Imola, set in the heartland of Italian motorsport and named after two of Ferrari's founding legends.
Race Information
Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
Imola, Italy
63
4.909 km
1980
Lewis Hamilton (1:15.484, 2020)
About Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, commonly known simply as Imola, is one of the most historically significant circuits in Formula 1. Located in the Emilia-Romagna region of northern Italy, the track is named after Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari and his son Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari, reflecting its deep connection to Italy's motorsport heritage. The circuit sits in a natural amphitheatre formed by the rolling hills surrounding the town of Imola, providing spectators with excellent views of the racing action.
Originally a fast and dangerous circuit that ran partially anti-clockwise, Imola has been significantly modified over the decades to improve safety while retaining its old-school character. The track flows through a series of challenging medium and high-speed corners, with the Tamburello chicane and Villeneuve curve carrying poignant historical significance. The Acque Minerali section, where cars plunge downhill before climbing steeply uphill through a tight left-right sequence, is one of the most distinctive features of any circuit on the calendar.
Imola returned to the F1 calendar in 2020 during the pandemic-affected season and proved so popular that it earned a longer-term contract. The circuit's location in Italy's "Motor Valley" — home to Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati, Ducati, and Pagani — gives the event a special resonance for motorsport enthusiasts. The passionate Italian tifosi create an unforgettable atmosphere, particularly when Ferrari is competitive, making the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix one of the most emotionally charged weekends of the year.
How to Watch the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
In the UK, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is broadcast live on Sky Sports F1, with streaming available via Sky Go and NOW TV. The one-hour time difference means the race starts at a convenient time for UK audiences.
Channel 4 shows extended highlights. Visit our TV schedule page for full session times and broadcast details.
International viewers can watch via F1 TV Pro, Sky Italia (Italy), ESPN (USA), and other regional broadcasters.
Previous Winners
| Year | Winner | Team |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Lando Norris | McLaren |
| 2024 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing |
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes |