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.

The four-time world champion marked Red Bull’s 400th grand prix start with a superb victory in Italy, as McLaren had to settle for the remaining podium spots

Max Verstappen gave his Formula 1 title defense a big boost with victory at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix after a daring overtake on standings leader Oscar Piastri at the start.

A passionate defence has been launched for Andrea Kimi Antonelli who was criticised for inviting his friends to an F1 grand prix. Mercedes ’ talented rookie Antonelli was surrounded by his classmates last weekend at Imola, his first F1 race on home soil in Italy.

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,