{"id":42581,"date":"2025-05-13T15:07:36","date_gmt":"2025-05-13T21:07:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/?p=42581"},"modified":"2025-05-13T15:07:48","modified_gmt":"2025-05-13T21:07:48","slug":"2025-emilia-romagna-gp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gambyl.com\/en\/auto-racing\/formula-1\/2025-emilia-romagna-gp\/","title":{"rendered":"2025 Emilia-Romagna GP Preview and Free Picks"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Formula 1 heads to the iconic Imola Circuit for the 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, the seventh round of the championship and the first European race of the season.

The championship is taking shape with every race. Oscar Piastri leads the drivers’ standings with 131 points, riding a wave of momentum after three consecutive victories.

Lando Norris sits second with 115 points, keeping McLaren on top in the Constructors’ battle. Max Verstappen, trailing in third with 99 points, looks to bounce back and reignite Red Bull’s championship charge.

One of the news headlines heading into the 2025 Emilia-Romagna GP is the return of Franco Colapinto with Alpine, stepping in for Jack Doohan over the next five races. Another big news is the Ferrari aerodynamic upgrades for its SF-25 in Imola, as the team confirmed that it will introduce “small but key improvements.”

Grab a seat as we break down the track and give you an insight into the drivers heading into this new Formula 1<\/a> race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Emilia-Romagna GP Betting Odds and Info<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oscar Piastri 2.3 <\/em><\/td>Lando Norris 2.42<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Max Verstappen 7.2 <\/em><\/td>Yuki Tsunoda 100<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
George Russel 15 <\/em><\/td>Andrea Kimi Antonelli 35<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Charles Leclerc 23 <\/em><\/td>Lewis Hamilton 35<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Lance Stroll 100 <\/em><\/td>Fernando Alonso 100<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Alexander Albon 100 <\/em><\/td>Carlos Sainz Jr. 100<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Pierre Gasly 100 <\/em><\/td>Franco Colapinto 100<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Oliver Bearman 100 <\/em><\/td>Esteban Ocon 100<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Nico Hulkenbeg 100 <\/em><\/td>Gabriel Bortoleto 100<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Isack Hadjar 100 <\/em><\/td>Liam Lawson 100<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Free Practice 1:<\/strong><\/td>Friday, May 16 at 7:30 am ET, 6:30 am CST, 5:30 am MT, and 4:30 am PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Free Practice 2:<\/strong><\/td>Friday, May 16 at 11:00 am ET, 10:00 am CST, 9:00 am MT, and 8:00 am PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Free Practice 3:<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, May 17 at 6:30 am ET, 5:30 am CST, 4:30 am MT, and 3:30 am PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Qualifying:<\/strong><\/td>Saturday, May 17 at 10:00 am ET, 9:00 am CST, 8:00 am MT, and 7:00 am PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Race:<\/strong><\/td>Sunday, May 18 at 9:00 am ET, 8:00 am CST, 7:00 am MT, and 6:00 pm PT<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where?<\/strong><\/td>Autrodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy.<\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Where Can I watch it?<\/strong><\/td>Disney+<\/a>,\u00a0ESPN<\/a>, and\u00a0F1TV<\/a><\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

2025 Emilia-Romagna Circuit Details<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Imola Circuit is known for its tight corners, high-speed chicanes, and minimal runoff areas. Imola tests drivers’ precision and teams’ aerodynamic efficiency.

Imola is narrow and fast, with elevation changes and a rhythm that punishes mistakes, with a track length of 4.909 km and a total of 63 laps, making 309.049km of total distance. The track has only one DRS Zone on the start\/finish straight.

Pirelli will debut the ultra-soft C6 compound alongside the C4 and C5 for the first time this season.

Weather forecasts call for a sunny and dry weekend, with temperatures around 27\u00b0C, ideal for tire wear and strategic racing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Emilia-Romagna Betting Picks<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The young Australian has taken command of the standings. Oscar Piastri’s recent performances have showcased maturity, consistency, and composure under pressure\u2014something still missing in Lando Norris.

On the other hand, Leclerc is carrying the hopes of the Tifosi. His form has been promising, and a podium here would be massive for Ferrari’s Formula 1 title aspirations.

Verstappen returns to a circuit where he’s excelled after a slower start to the season by his standards. We are eager to see him race aggressively to close the points gap.

Given McLaren’s current dominance and Piastri’s form, it’s hard to go to another podium finish. However, Ferrari is bringing upgrades and is on home ground, so we expect them to have a great weekend. Red Bull, needing a response, will also be in the fight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2025 Emilia-Romagna Podium Pick<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Oscar Piastri <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Charles Leclerc <\/em><\/td><\/tr>
Max Verstappen<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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