Poll: Official 2024 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Race Thread - Autodromo Enzo E Dino Ferrari - Race 7/24

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Imola​

When was the track built?​

Imola – or the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari as it’s been known since 1988 – had its foundation stone laid in March 1950. It was ready for testing by October 1952, while racing began at the circuit in 1953.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

Imola first hosted a non-championship F1 race in 1963, but it would take some politicking with Monza in 1980 before the track was awarded the honour of hosting the Italian Grand Prix for the first time that year. From 1981, the two tracks worked together in perfect harmony, with Imola taking on its famous ‘San Marino’ title, and going on to host a total of 27 Grands Prix up until 2006. It returned as venue for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in 2020.

What’s the circuit like?​

A thrill ride. After testing his AlphaTauri AT01 at the track in the build-up to the 2020 season, Pierre Gasly called the experience one of the best he’d ever had in a Formula 1 car, while his then-team mate Daniil Kvyat remarked that “an F1 car through corners like Acque Minerali – the entrance is so fast, it’s so cool. It really gives you a lot of adrenaline.” The anti-clockwise circuit is certainly fast, with an old-school feel as the drivers put it on the line in iconic corners like the aforementioned Acque Minerali and Piratella.

Why go?​

Like neighbouring Mugello, Imola is nestled in a fantastic part of the world, with the Tuscan hills to the south, the Adriatic beaches to the east and the gastronomic delights of cities like Bologna, Parma and Modena to the west – as well as the F1 mecca that is Ferrari’s HQ in nearby Maranello. There’s also no getting around the fact that a visit to Imola is an opportunity for F1 fans to pay their respects to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, who lost their lives at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix 2024 - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​

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Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Saturday 17th May - Emilia-Romagna GP - Qualifying Highlights: 19:30
Sunday 18th May - Emilia-Romagna GP - Race Highlights: 18:30

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 16/05/24)​



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Track Diagram & Information​



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Previous Race Highlights​

Championship Standings (Drivers & Constructors)​



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Terminal_Boy said:
I’m not sure that Harry sounds much of an improvement.
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He'll be different but whether that's an improvement over Croft's knowledge, or stats he produces, is subjective.

I like this circuit very much and always have done because the nature of it produces different challenges for the driver, the car and the team...
 
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Not the best track for overtaking or outright racing but with a wet weekend possible this could make it interesting.
 
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Max has form for complaining all the way through practice sessions though doesn’t he? I know he made a couple of mistakes but so did others. And it looked pretty gusty. I’m not reading too much into it.
 
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