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2025 F1 Imola GP schedule, India timings

F2 Imola GP and Formula E Tokyo E-Prix are also coming up this weekend.
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2025 F1 Imola GP schedule

F1 heads to Imola this weekend (May 16-18) for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix (GP), which kicks off the European triple-header. But that’s not all; there’s plenty more racing in store, with the F2 support series returning after a short break. Formula E, meanwhile, heads to Tokyo for its first double-header in the Japanese city.

Keep reading to know the full schedule (IST timings) and key talking points.

2025 F1 Imola GP schedule

F1 Imola GP

After the opening flyaway races, the Imola GP will be the first European race of the year. With most of the teams based close by and the race kicking off another triple-header (with Imola followed by Monaco and Spain), expect to see teams bringing some significant upgrades to Imola.

In the past, the Imola GP has usually been a one-stop race. However, that could change this year, with a slight chance of rainfall on race day. Moreover, Pirelli is bringing its softest tyres for the very first time with the hopes of further spicing up the races.

McLaren is currently dominating, with Oscar Piastri leading the championship by 16 points from his teammate Lando Norris.

Where to watch:

All F1 Imola GP sessions will be streamed live on the Fancode and F1 TV apps.

2025 F1 Imola GP schedule
DaySessionTime (IST)
May 16
FridayFP15pm
May 16
FridayFP28:30pm
May 17
SaturdayFP34pm
May 17
SaturdayQualifying7:30pm
May 18
SundayRace6:30pm

 

2025 F2 Imola GP schedule

F2 Imola GP

After a month off, Imola will the F2 support series returning to action. MP Motorsport’s Richard Verschoor currently leads the standings, 12 points ahead of Campos Racing’s Josep Maria Marti.

India’s Kush Maini stands 16th overall after a difficult start. He’ll be looking to turn his fortunes around for this next phase of the F2 season.

Where to watch:

All F2 Imola GP sessions will be streamed live on the Fancode and F1 TV apps.

2025 F2 Imola GP schedule
DaySessionTime (IST)
May 16
FridayFree Practice2:35pm
May 16
FridayQualifying7:30pm
May 17
SaturdaySprint Race5:45pm
May 18
SundayFeature Race1:30pm

 

2025 Formula E Tokyo E-Prix schedule

Formula E tokyo E-Prix

Formula E returns to the streets of Tokyo, but this time, the venue will be hosting two back-to-back races. After seven rounds, Nissan’s Oliver Rowland is the driver to beat, holding a 48-point advantage over Porsche’s Antonio Felix da Costa.

The resurgent Mahindra Racing team will hope to continue its strong form. The Indian squad has scored points in every single round so far this year, and Nyck de Vries even clinched a podium finish at the Monaco E-Prix earlier this month.

Where to watch:

All Tokyo E-Prix sessions will be streamed live on Sony Liv.

2025 Formula E Tokyo E-Prix, Round 8 schedule
DaySessionTime (IST)
May 16
FridayFP112:30pm
May 17
SaturdayFP24:30am
May 17
SaturdayQualifying6:50am
May 17
SaturdayRace11:35am

2025 Formula E Tokyo E-Prix, Round 9 schedule
DaySessionTime (IST)
May 18
SundayFP34:30am
May 18
SundayQuallifying6:50am
May 18
SundayRace11:35am

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