How to follow Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix on the BBC
Round seven of the 2025 Formula 1 season heads to Imola for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix from 16-18 May.
McLaren's Oscar Piastri is 16 points clear of team-mate Lando Norris at the top of the drivers' championship after winning in Miami last time out.
In the constructors' standings, McLaren lead second-placed Mercedes by 105 points.
Sunday's race in Imola starts at 14:00 BST.
Commentary of the race will be available across BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and the BBC Sport website and app.
You can also listen via most smart speakers. All you need to do is say "ask BBC Sounds to play the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix".
Make sure to download the Chequered Flag podcast, which previews and reviews every race of the season.
All times BST
Friday, 16 May
First practice: 12:30-13:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
Second practice: 16:00-17:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
Saturday, 17 May
Third practice: 11:30-12:30 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
Qualifying: 15:00-16:00 (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
Sunday, 18 May
Race: 14:00: (BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra, BBC Sounds and smart speakers)
The early forecast predicts Sunday's race could see some light rain during the 63-lap grand prix, which starts at 3pm local time.
For Friday's practice sessions, and qualifying on Saturday, conditions should be warm and sunny, with temperatures getting up to 23C.
Alpine have a new driver line-up at Imola, as Australian Jack Doohan has been replaced by Franco Colapinto after only six races.
The French team said Argentine Colapinto will partner Pierre Gasly this weekend and there will then be a "new evaluation before the British Grand Prix", which is on 4-6 July.
Team principal Oliver Oakes has also left Alpine less than a year after being appointed to the role.
Executive adviser Flavio Briatore will continue in his role and now also cover the duties Oakes had performed.
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