Alpine and motorsport's governing body speak out after Franco Colapinto's grand prix return coincides with abusive online messages towards drivers who cross his path

Formula One has no plan to go beyond its existing tally of 24 races per season, but expects to have two or three events on rotational deals amid interest from new markets. Stefano Domenicali, F1’s CEO and president,

Imola played host to round seven of the 2025 Formula 1 world championship, and the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari saw a fascinating race, with Max Verstappen victorious after an outstanding overtake on championship leader Oscar Piastri on lap one. F1 RESULTS TODAY: Lewis Hamilton launches stellar comeback as McLaren beaten at Imola Grand Prix

During Q1 on Saturday, the Red Bull driver lost the rear of the car on a kerb, crashed into the barriers and flipped the car against the catch fencing. Luckily, he was able to exit the car without assistance and was later given the all-clear from the on-site medical center.

Williams team principal James Vowles believes there is “huge potential” for another big result at the Monaco Grand Prix after both cars scored points in Imola.Alex Albon finished fifth at the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix – his second fifth place in succession – with Carlos Sainz in eighth after

The provisional starting grid has been confirmed ahead of the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Imola for the seventh round of the 2025 Formula 1 season. Oscar Piastri stormed to pole position on Saturday ahead of Red Bull's Max Verstappen, who will start alongside the Australian on the front row of the grid in today's race (Sunday, May 18, 2025).

Crashing at the start of Q1 is, indeed, a serious mistake – and any driver in a top team should feel ashamed after not only ruining their own shot at a decent result, but also creating extra work for the mechanics and unnecessary costs for a team still fighting for the championship with Verstappen.

F1 history, wonderful fans and a paddock cat — just a few reasons our senior writer will be sad when Imola leaves the F1 calendar soon