Emilia Romagna GP: F1 European triple-header begins in Imola and could define title race

12 May 2025, 10:20 | Updated: 13 May 2025, 13:32

Formula 1 heads to the iconic Imola this week for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix and the start of a European triple-header which could dictate the path of the title race.

After making it four wins from the opening six races of the season last time out in Miami, Oscar Piastri has a 16-point advantage over McLaren team-mate Lando Norris, with Red Bull's Max Verstappen 32 points adrift of the Australian and Mercedes' George Russell 38 points back.

McLaren were utterly dominant in race trim as they won by more than half a minute and, should that continue, the Drivers' Championship will quickly become a two-horse race.

But there are some critical factors to consider and a technical clampdown that could shake things up over the coming weeks, with this weekend's event in Imola followed by the Monaco Grand Prix (May 23-25) and the Spanish Grand Prix (May 30-June 1) - all live on Sky Sports F1.

• Emilia Romagna GP: Schedule and how to watch on Sky
• F1 2025 schedule | F1 championship standings
• Got Sky? Watch F1 races LIVE on your phone!