While it is one of the iconic venues in motorsport and notably known as one of the few circuits that runs anti-clockwise, the Imola circuit has just signed an agreement with Formula 1 to secure a spot on the calendar until 2025!
Imola returned to the calendar in 2020 in order to make up for the lack of Grand Prix races due to the various cancellations during the Covid-19 health crisis. It is located in the city of Imola but is named Circuit Enzo e Dino Ferrari in tribute to the founder of the prancing horse brand.
Officially traversed by Formula 1 cars for the first time in 1980, the Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit in Imola had previously hosted a Formula 1 race in 1979, outside of the F1 World Championship. It then hosted the San Marino Grand Prix from 1981 to 2006. Its return to the 2020 calendar marked a 14-year absence.
In 2021 and 2022, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as it is called, continues to be included in the Formula 1 calendar and remains a beloved event by both drivers and spectators.
Angelo Sticchi Damiani, President of the Automobile Club of Italy, is very happy about this contract: today’s agreement extends Imola’s presence until 2025. Its long and strong history with international motor sports deserves this recognition. This is not only a good thing for the Italian territory, but also for the international motorsport community, as it welcomes one of the most challenging and beloved tracks for drivers.
Second race on Italian soil, it will continue to be held alongside the Italian Grand Prix and its Monza circuit for at least three years.
The Formula 1 calendar in 2022 is not yet fully complete as the cancellation of the Russian Grand Prix, which was confirmed last week, leaves a vacant spot for another event. Although Formula 1 and the FIA have not yet officially announced a replacement, it seems that Portimao is currently the preferred circuit choice.
