Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

This article is about the Formula One event run from 2020–present. For the motorcycle race, see Emilia Romagna motorcycle Grand Prix. For the Formula One event run from 1981–2006, see San Marino Grand Prix.
Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari
(2020–2022, 2024)
Race information
Number of times held4
First held2020
Most wins (drivers)Netherlands Max Verstappen (3)
Most wins (constructors)Austria Red Bull Racing (3)
Circuit length4.909 km (3.050 miles)
Race length309.049 km (192.034 miles)
Laps63
Last race (2024)
Pole position
Podium
Fastest lap

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (Italian: Gran Premio dell'Emilia-Romagna) is a Formula One motor racing event held at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, often referred to as "Imola" after the town where it is located.[1] The event takes the name "Emilia-Romagna" from the Italian region where the circuit is located. The venue has previously hosted the Italian Grand Prix in 1980, and the San Marino Grand Prix from 1981 to 2006. The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 reduced the number of Grands Prix held in a season, so Formula One returned to the Imola circuit in 2020, where it has remained on the calendar since then. In 2023, the event was cancelled due to flooding affecting the Emilia-Romagna region.

History

2020–2021

Main articles: 2020 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and 2021 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to disruption of the originally scheduled race calendar, with a number of races cancelled. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was added to the revised calendar intended as a "one-off" race, as one of several new or returning Grands Prix, in order to make up for the loss of other races. The event used a one-off, two-day weekend format, with one practice session, on Saturday, rather than the usual three.[2][3] Mercedes's Valtteri Bottas qualified on pole, with teammate Lewis Hamilton winning the race.[4]

Despite originally being intended to be held as a one-off event in 2020, due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix returned in 2021 on 18 April, replacing the postponed Chinese Grand Prix as the second round of the 2021 season.[5][6] Lewis Hamilton took pole with Max Verstappen winning a dramatic, rain affected race.[7]

2022–present

Main articles: 2022 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, and 2024 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

The event appeared on the 2022 calendar for a third consecutive edition, and hosted one of the three sprint formats during the season for the first time.[8] In early 2022, the organisers announced that a contract had been signed to continue organising the Grand Prix until 2025.[9] The Grand Prix awarded Max Verstappen with his second grand chelem as he won the race for the second straight year.

The 2023 edition was cancelled due to heavy rainfall and floods caused by Storm Minerva.[10][11] The 2024 edition saw Max Verstappen win the race with McLaren's Lando Norris coming second and Ferrari's Charles Leclerc third.[12] [13]

Winners

Repeat winners (drivers)

Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.

Wins Driver Years won
3 Netherlands Max Verstappen 2021, 2022, 2024
Source:[14]

Repeat winners (constructors)

Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.

Wins Constructor Years won
3 Austria Red Bull Racing 2021, 2022, 2024
Source:[14]

By year

All Emilia Romagna Grands Prix were held at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari.[15]

Year Driver Constructor Report
2020 United Kingdom Lewis Hamilton Mercedes Report
2021 Netherlands Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing-Honda Report
2022 Netherlands Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing-RBPT Report
2023 Not held due to the floods in Emilia-Romagna Report
2024 Netherlands Max Verstappen Red Bull Racing-Honda RBPT Report
Source:[16]

References

  1. ^ "What is the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?". Autosport.com. 28 October 2020. Archived from the original on 24 November 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
  2. ^ Morlidge, Matt (25 August 2020). "Nurburgring, Portugal and Imola races added to F1 2020 calendar". Sky Sports. Archived from the original on 29 October 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  3. ^ "Nurburgring, Portugal and Imola races added to F1 2020 calendar". Formula 1. 24 July 2020. Archived from the original on 24 July 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
  4. ^ "Standings". Formula 1. Archived from the original on 25 August 2020. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
  5. ^ "F1 Schedule 2021 – Bahrain to host season opener as Australia moves later in calendar and Imola returns". Formula1.com. 12 January 2021. Archived from the original on 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  6. ^ Smith, Luke (12 January 2021). "F1 adds Imola to 2021 calendar, Australian GP moved to November". motorsport.com. Archived from the original on 21 December 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
  7. ^ "Hamilton v Verstappen show in full swing". BBC Sport. Archived from the original on 19 April 2021. Retrieved 19 April 2021.
  8. ^ "Formula 1 announces 23-race calendar for 2022". www.formula1.com. Formula One Administration. Archived from the original on 19 December 2021. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
  9. ^ "Formula 1 announces it will race at Imola until 2025". Formula1.com. 7 March 2022. Archived from the original on 12 June 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
  10. ^ Richards, Giles (17 May 2023). "F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancelled due to flooding in northern Italy". The Guardian. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  11. ^ "Update on the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola". Formula One. 17 May 2023. Retrieved 17 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Verstappen holds off thrilling late charge from Norris to win Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix". Formula1.com. 19 May 2024. Retrieved 20 May 2024.
  13. ^ Bolat, Josh. "Imola: Old School Race Track". Retrieved 13 November 2021.
  14. ^ a b "Emilia-Romagna – Wins". StatsF1. Archived from the original on 28 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
  15. ^ "Imola". StatsF1. Archived from the original on 20 January 2022. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
  16. ^ "Emilia Romagna GP". ChicaneF1. Archived from the original on 3 September 2021. Retrieved 3 September 2021.