Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix (Italian: Gran Premio dell'Emilia-Romagna) is a Formula One motor racing event held at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari, often referred to as "Imola" after the town where it is located.[1] The event takes the name "Emilia Romagna" from the Italian region where the circuit is located. The venue has previously hosted the Italian Grand Prix in 1980, and the San Marino Grand Prix from 1981 to 2006.
| Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari (2020–present) | |
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| Number of times held | 3 |
| First held | 2020 |
| Most wins (drivers) | Max Verstappen (2) |
| Most wins (constructors) | Red Bull Racing (2) |
| Circuit length | 4.909 km (3.050 miles) |
| Race length | 309.049 km (192.034 miles) |
| Laps | 63 |
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History
2020–2021
The COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 led to disruption of the originally scheduled race calendar, with a number of races cancelled. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was added to the revised calendar intended as a "one-off" race, as one of several new or returning Grands Prix, in order to make up for the loss of other races. The event used a one-off, two-day weekend format, with one practice session, on Saturday, rather than the usual three.[2][3] Mercedes' Valtteri Bottas qualified on pole, with teammate Lewis Hamilton winning the race.[4]
Despite originally being intended to be held as a one-off event in 2020, due to the ongoing nature of the COVID-19 pandemic the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix returned in 2021 on 18 April, replacing the postponed Chinese Grand Prix as the second round of the 2021 season.[5][6] Lewis Hamilton took pole with Max Verstappen winning a dramatic, rain affected race.[7]
2022
The event appeared on the 2022 calendar for a third consecutive edition, and hosted one of the three sprint formats during the season for the first time.[8] In early 2022, the organisers announced that a contract had been signed to continue organising the Grand Prix until 2025.[9] The Grand Prix awarded Max Verstappen with his second grand chelem as he won the race for the second straight year.
Winners of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix
Repeat winners (drivers)
Drivers in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
| Wins | Driver | Years won | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Max Verstappen | 2021, 2022 | |
| Source:[10] | |||
Repeat winners (constructors)
Teams in bold are competing in the Formula One championship in the current season.
| Wins | Constructor | Years won | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Red Bull Racing | 2021, 2022 | |
| Source:[10] | |||
By year
All Emilia Romagna Grands Prix were held at Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari.[11]
| Year | Driver | Constructor | Report |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Lewis Hamilton | Mercedes | Report |
| 2021 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing-Honda | Report |
| 2022 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing-RBPT | Report |
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References
- ^ "What is the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix?". Autosport.com. 28 October 2020. Retrieved 29 October 2020.
- ^ Morlidge, Matt (25 August 2020). "Nurburgring, Portugal and Imola races added to F1 2020 calendar". Sky Sports. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Nurburgring, Portugal and Imola races added to F1 2020 calendar". Formula 1. 24 July 2020. Retrieved 28 August 2020.
- ^ "Standings". Formula 1. Retrieved 8 May 2021.
- ^ "F1 Schedule 2021 – Bahrain to host season opener as Australia moves later in calendar and Imola returns". Formula1.com. 12 January 2021. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ Smith, Luke (12 January 2021). "F1 adds Imola to 2021 calendar, Australian GP moved to November". motorsport.com. Retrieved 12 January 2021.
- ^ "Hamilton v Verstappen show in full swing". BBC Sport.
- ^ "Formula 1 announces 23-race calendar for 2022". www.formula1.com. Formula One Administration. Retrieved 15 October 2021.
- ^ "Formula 1 announces it will race at Imola until 2025". Formula1.com. 7 March 2022. Retrieved 7 March 2022.
- ^ a b "Emilia-Romagna – Wins". StatsF1. Retrieved 27 April 2022.
- ^ "Imola". StatsF1. Retrieved 26 April 2022.
- ^ "Emilia Romagna GP". ChicaneF1. Retrieved 3 September 2021.