F1 Imola Grand Prix Odds and Predictions, 2025 Emilia Romagna

Italy has a rich and storied history of motor racing, and for F1 fans, the F1 Imola Grand Prix is one of the most anticipated races in the Formula One calendar, despite it being so new.

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, better known as the F1 Imola Grand Prix, takes its name from the region of Italy, where the race circuit is located. Speaking of the race circuit, the race takes place on the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, which is often referred to as the ‘Imola’ after the name of the town where it is located.

This Grand Prix was actually added to the F1 calendar in 2020 after the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. It was supposed to be a one-time event to make up for the Grand Prix races, which had been lost. In 2021, as the Chinese Grand Prix was canceled, the event returned again and again in 2022 as it was so popular.

Sadly, the Emilia-Romagna region saw massive flooding in 2023, which led to the cancellation of that edition of the F1 Imola GP. But in 2024, the F1 Imola Grand Prix came back, and it now looks like it’s here to stay, with the 2025 F1 Imola set to go down between May 16 – 18. The main event will happen Sunday, May 18, and will consist of 63 laps and 192.034 miles (309.049 km) around a circuit length of 3.050 miles (4.909 km).

Last time this race was held in 2024, it was won by Max Verstappen. But can he win again?

F1 Imola GP Information, Analysis

F1 Imola Grand Prix Prediction Course Details

Italy is renowned for its warm and sunny weather. But are those the conditions we can expect for the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix in May?

2022 saw a heavy downpour hours before the race started, meaning the track was wet and slippery. However, the race itself took place in warm and dry conditions. The conditions in 2024 were a little closer to what we should expect this year, with warm sunshine and clear skies. Temperatures should range between 20c – 25c.

2021 and 2022 saw rain cause some disruption, however, so a heavy rain shower is certainly not out of the question.

F1 Imola Grand Prix Odds to Win — Who to Watch

With so many drivers looking so sharp, which drivers should you keep your eyes on at the 2024 F1 Imola Grand Prix?

Lando Norris Odds

Lando Norris of McLaren took third place in 2022 and second place in last year’s F1 Imola edition. In fact, after a late charge at the end, he finished less than a second off Verstappen’s pace.

Norris, who is continuing to race with McLaren, will be partnered by Oscar Piastri. Lando has looked less dangerous in recent events with slowly declining results after he started the season off with a bang. With that said, he’s certainly worth keeping your eyes on.

Max Verstappen Prediction

Max Verstappen has won this event twice, and considering he is a 4 x Drivers Champion and not too far off the pace in 2025, you simply cannot overlook the young Belgian-Dutch Red Bull star.

He also holds the record for the fastest lap here, with a time of 1.18.446, so he certainly knows how to perform here.

Charles Leclerc Podium Odds

The last time the F1 Imola Grand Prix was held in 2024, Leclerc managed a respectable third place finish. However, he’s got everything needed to do better here, including a racing red Ferrari racing in its home country, although he’ll certainly be facing some stiff competition.

Oscar Piastri F1 Imola Race Prediction

Oscar Piastri has had a dream start to the 2025 F1 racing year, finishing every race (apart from the season opener in Australia) on the podium, including three firsts in China, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain. With that sort of form, how could you not want to keep a close eye on Pistari at this year’s F1 Imola Grand Prix?

Upcoming 2025 F1 Race Predictions

Following hot on the heels of the 2025 Imola Grand Prix, the F1 heads over to Monaco the following week for the F1 Monaco Grand Prix. Set to go down on May 25, you can find our full 2025 Monaco F1 GP prediction here.

Prediction for F1 Imola Grand Prix 2025

While some predictions are considered pretty safe bets, the great thing about the F1 Imola Grand Prix is the fact that you never know what will happen on the day of the Grand Prix. Here are our predictions.

• 1st – Oscar Piastri: Given his performances so far, Oscar Piastri’s an easy pick for #1.
• 2nd place – Lando Norris: Norris has already proven dangerous on this circuit, so expect to see him in the podium mix.
• 3rd place – Max Verstappen: Max Verstappen might have lost his lustre lately, but he’s still got a good performance or two in him.

For Constructors, we’re going with McLaren as the constructor most likely to come out on top.

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