Trackside at Autodromo Imola – 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Information about entry, parking, fanzone, on-track schedule & trackside tips for F1 fans attending the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Autodromo Imola

In 2022, Imola staged the first Formula 1 race with fans in attendance since the 2006 San Marino Grand Prix. Despite tickets not going on sale until quite late and poor weather, the race was a popular and well-attended event. The 2023 edition of the race was cancelled due to heavy flooding in the Emilia Romagna region. The race at Imola returned in 2024 as the first race of the European season, and was the first part of a double header with the Monaco Grand Prix. Max Verstappen narrowly took the victory for Red Bull Racing ahead of McLaren’s Lando Norris. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has a contract in place with Formula 1 until at least 2025. In 2025, Imola will once host the first European round of the season. It will be the first part of a triple header with the Monaco and Spanish Grands Prix following on consecutive weekends.

Parking at Autodromo Imola

A large number of car parks are located around Autodromo Imola. most of which are privately operated but regulated by the city; Detailed parking information for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix can be downloaded here.

Only a few of the paved, city-operated parking areas, can be booked in advance (starting from only a few weeks before race weekend). Parking costs from €15-20 per day, depending on the chosen carpark. More information and bookings will be available on this link.

There is likely to be traffic congestion on the small local roads near the circuit on race weekend. Be patient and try not to arrive or leave at peak times.

Shuttles connecting the car parks to the circuit gates are not available, so it makes sense to try and use the carpark closest to your grandstand or seating area.

Access Gates at Autodromo Imola

Ingresso Rivazza (southeast corner): best for Rivazza 1/2, Rivazza Lawn, Gresini 1/2/3/4, Acque Minerale 5, Start/Partenza 1/2/3/4

Ingresso Tosa (southwest corner): best for Tosa 1/2, Tosa Lawn, Acque Minerale 5, Villeneuve 1/2/3

Ingresso Dante (north central): best for General Admission (Circolare), Paddock Club, Start/Partenza 1/2/3/4/5, Acque Minerale 1/2/3/4, Villeneuve 1/2/3

Entry to Autodromo Imola

Gates open at 8am on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (TBC for 2025)

Bag checks are conducted upon entry. Bag deposit services are not available. All items that will be considered unsuitable for entry to the racetrack will be disposed of and therefore will not be returned to the owners

Please see the image at the end of this post with the list of prohibited and allowed items for spectators at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Note that you are allowed to bring in power banks this year, but they must weight less than 300 grams. You are also allowed to bring in sealed 500ml plastic water bottles, but metallic flasks and glass bottles are prohibited. Plastic bottles or flasks with a capacity greater than 500ml are also prohibited. TBC for 2025

2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Schedule

On-Track Schedule: The full on-track timetable for the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been confirmed by Formula 1 and is listed below

Support Categories: Formula 2, Formula 3 & Porsche Supercup are the support categories at Imola in 2025

Pit Lane Walk: This has not taken place for regular three-day ticket holders at recent editions of the race. A pit lane walk is held on Thursday for selected guests of F1 Experiences. Daily pit lane walks are held on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for guests in the F1 Paddock Club.

Friday, May 16

09:55-10:40: Formula 3 – Practice Session

11:05-11:50: Formula 2 – Practice Session

12:00-13:00: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

13:30-14:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 1 (FP1)

14:40-15:00: Historic Car Demonstration

15:05-15:35: Formula 3 – Qualifying Session

16:00-16:30: Formula 2 – Qualifying Session

17:00-18:00: Formula 1 – Free Practice 2 (FP2)

18:30-19:15: Porsche Supercup – Practice Session

19:25-20:15: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

Saturday, May 17

10:05-10:50: Formula 3 – Sprint Race (18 Laps or 40 minutes + 1 Lap)

11:20-11:50: Porsche Supercup – Qualifying Session

12:30-13:30: Formula 1 – Free Practice 3 (FP3)

14:15-15:05: Formula 2 – Sprint Race (25 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)

15:10-15:40: Paddock Club – Track Tour

16:00-17:00: Formula 1 – Qualifying Session

17:15-17:35: Historic Car Demonstration

17:20-18:45: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

Sunday, May 18

08:30-09:20: Formula 3 – Feature Race (22 Laps or 45 minutes + 1 Lap)

10:00-11:05: Formula 2 – Feature Race (35 Laps or 60 minutes + 1 Lap)

11:45-12:20: Porsche Supercup – Race (15 Laps or 30 minutes + 1 Lap)

12:30-12:50: Historic Car Demonstration

12:55-13:55: Paddock Club – Track Tour & Pit Lane Walk

13:00-13:30: Drivers’ Parade

14:44-14:46: National Anthem

15:00-17:00: Formula 1 Gran Premio Del Made In Italy E Dell’Emilia Romagna (63 laps or 2 hours)

Imola Fanzone & Amenities

The main fanzone at Autodromo Imola is situated between the Start/Partenza and Acque Minerale grandstands on the inside of the circuit. Adjacent to this and in the top corner of the circuit closer to the Villeneuve and Tosa corners is the Parco delle Acque Minerale (Mineral Waters Park), which is where you will find the monument to Ayrton Senna, who lost his life at the circuit in 1994.

Food and drink concessions are located in the fanzone, as well as close to grandstand areas. We don’t have food and drink prices from the last race at Imola in 2022, but they are likely to be very similar to Monza. Expect to pay around €1.50 for water or espresso, €4.50 for soft drinks, €7.50 for a large beer, €4.50 for sandwiches and €10-12.50 for larger meals such as pizza, pasta and burgers. Just like at Monza, the catering is expected to be organized and run by the Street Food National League. Payment is via cash or credit cards, but you need to choose the correct queue for your chosen payment method. For more practical information about visiting Autodromo Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, download the Imola 70 app.

Fanzone Schedule Appearances at the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Appearances in the fanzone are not likely to be confirmed until a few days before the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix. Details for 2024 are included below for information purposes. The fanzone opens on Thursday from 13:00. It will then be open from Friday to Sunday from 08:00-19:00. View the appearance schedule on Instagram. Timings are subject to change. If you want to see the drivers from your favourite team, it’s recommended to arrive much earlier than the advertised time.

Prohibited & Allowed Items at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix