Official 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Thread **SPOILERS**

[Piginapoke]

We’re back in Europe for the Emilia Romagna GP (or Imola, to you and me).

It’s a fast, challenging and narrow circuit, and Pirelli is spicing things up with a supersoft tyre- the C6. All this should favour McLaren, after its demolition of the field in Miami.

Lots of focus will be on Alpine this weekend, both for Colapinto’s debut and for Oliver Oakes’ sudden holiday in Dubai.

My money will be on Norris- he was the quicker McLaren in Miami and perhaps he’s beginning to understand the car.

Here’s to a great race.

Date(s): Friday 16 May to Sunday 18 May 2025.

UK Broadcast Timings (and track time)

All sessions are live on Sky F1. Channel 4 is showing highlights of Qualifying and the Race.





2024 Highlights: (Max win)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wya4iAJLlzs

Tyres:

Super Soft compounds C4-C6



2024 Result:

[595Heaven]

Thanks for starting the thread as always PiaP!

At last f1 comes home to Europe.

I’ve voted for Kimi because he has to get a win soon surely.

Edited by 595Heaven on Saturday 10th May 08:46

[mk1coopers]

I’m hoping for a re run of the LEGO drivers parade…

If McLaren have got a way of cooling the tyres, as said above, that super soft could give them a further advantage, though with the location, Ferrari may turn everything up for the glory.

[Xenoous]

Another Piastri win I think. He's got the mentality needed to be a champion, something I feel Lando lacks. Sad as I am a fan of his and would like to see him do it.

[Piginapoke]

Xenoous said:

Another Piastri win I think. He's got the mentality needed to be a champion, something I feel Lando lacks. Sad as I am a fan of his and would like to see him do it.

Agree Lando needs to stop making mistakes otherwise Piastri is long gone. Surprised Hamilton has got a vote after the last few races!

[Fast and Spurious]

Piginapoke said:

Agree Lando needs to stop making mistakes otherwise Piastri is long gone. Surprised Hamilton has got a vote after the last few races!

He's got 2 votes already. I guess some people live in the past.

[PhilAsia]

Thanks as always PiaP! And one more who always appreciates the level of commitment you make in atarting of the thread (as mentioned above)

I have gone with Lando as I think the track suits him sir!

[HocusPocus]

Thanks PiaP

If they run the Lego again, I wonder if the RBR can be fitted with a baby seat.

More McLaren domination expected this weekend.

[Sandpit Steve]

Lots of teams bringing upgrades to Imola, will be interesting to see if they affect the order of the cars in any meaningful way.

I suspect most teams will pretty much give up developing this year’s car by the end of this month, moving most of the design effort to next year’s new regulations.

Ferrari to take a tactical new engine they can turn up to 11 for the home crowd?

[595Heaven]

PhilAsia said:

Thanks as always PiaP! And one more who always appreciates the level of commitment you make in atarting of the thread (as mentioned above)

I have gone with Lando as I think the track suits him sir!

Argh…. Will correct my spilling mustake now!

[SmoothCriminal]

Let's hope it's a Lando race like Miami would have been if it wasn't for Max and his "race-craft." (Have they released the footage from his car yet)

[Nath911t]

Thanks PiaP

I'm going for a Norris win. I don't think we've seen the best of him yet. His biggest weakness is himself and I think once he's got to grips with that he'll be in a better place.

One of the Ferraris on the podium would be a great result for the team. As much as I'd like LH to win, I just can't see that happening until he gets to grip with the car and the strategy team lose the bright curly wigs and large floppy shoes.

No doubt Williams will be looking to hover up some more points. The performance to date has being very impressive. It's been a real joy this season watching the Maccas and especially the Williams. How long until one of the latter is on the podium will be a race too late.

[Smollet]

I’d love to see Carlos notch up his first win before Ferrari do in a GP this season

[Jasandjules]

I would love to see Lewis win this but I know it will be Piastri.

[daqinggregg]

I remember seeing on ‘Drive to Survive’ a few years ago, Lando hinting Ricardo, (probably not wrong) was past his best.

I recall thinking, things said in F1 often have a habit of coming back to bite you. IMO as long as he has Piastri as a team mate, he has no chance of becoming WDC.

As much as I would like to see a Ferrari/Lewis win, reality is more likely to be Piastri for a win, so that’s my vote.

Like others, I would like to add my thanks to Mr. Poke for the thread, an excellent resource.

[Nath911t]

I can also recall Norris saying to LH about him having the fastest car for x amount of years. Which way does Norris walk to avoid the eggshells?

[paulguitar]

Nath911t said:

I can also recall Norris saying to LH about him having the fastest car for x amount of years. Which way does Norris walk to avoid the eggshells?

Yeah, Lando has come across as rather petulant at times.

[Westyn]

My top 3:

Max
Oscar
George

[BrownEaredDog]

Nath911t said:

I can also recall Norris saying to LH about him having the fastest car for x amount of years. Which way does Norris walk to avoid the eggshells?

I remember that, I think it was in the cool down room after the Spanish procession race and it struck me as a slightly bhy remark too.

Lewis has often shown good grace and praised other drivers after close racing, Lando just comes across as a petulant brat at times. I'm finding that like him less and less as time goes on.

Edited by BrownEaredDog on Saturday 10th May 19:25

[BrownEaredDog]

Westyn said:

My top 3:

Max
Oscar
George

Yep, that's my top three too, maybe Oscar, Max, then George.

I'm really impressed with George this season, he's just putting the work in without making a fuss. Not sure he has a championship win in him though

Edit: thanks for the thread PiaP, always enjoy these and the (mostly) fun and interesting posts.