A pilgrimage in the Santerno Valley. Tight, old-school, and intensely Italian — Imola rewards travellers who plan train timings, not Uber rides. Tifosi territory, Senna's chicane, and trattorie that won't take a card.
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/ Circuit Briefing
The track, in numbers.
Objective circuit data — verified against official FIA / Formula1.com factsheets. Lap record reflects the all-time race lap; top speed reflects the highest official speed-trap reading recorded at this venue.
Length
4.909 km
Corners
19
Laps
63
Race Distance
309.0 km
DRS Zones
1
Direction
Anti-clockwise
All-Time Race Lap Record
1:15.484
Lewis Hamilton · Mercedes · 2020
Highest Recorded Top Speed
326 km/h
Valtteri Bottas (Mercedes, 2020)
First F1 Race
1980
Technical Note
Old-school Tamburello-Villeneuve-Tosa flow with kerbs that punish car setup. Overtaking notoriously difficult — qualifying is everything.
/ Session Schedule (Local Time)
Trackside timetable.
Free Practice 1
Friday · 13:30 CEST
Free Practice 2
Friday · 17:00 CEST
Free Practice 3
Saturday · 12:30 CEST
Qualifying
Saturday · 16:00 CEST
Race (63 laps)
Sunday · 15:00 CEST
/ Transport Matrix
How to arrive.
| Mode | Detail |
|---|---|
| Trenitalia (Imola Centrale) | Direct trains from Bologna Centrale (~30 min). Station is 1.5 km / 18 min walking distance to the circuit — no shuttle required. |
| Local walking route | From Imola town centre, follow Viale Dante / Via Codrignano on foot. Most pleasant pre-race ritual on the calendar. |
| Driving | A14 motorway → Imola exit. Park P5 / P6 fill by 09:00 race morning; pre-book a town-centre garage and walk. |
/ Climate Brief
On-the-ground conditions.
Temperature
22 °C / 72 °F
Humidity
60%
UV Index
Moderate
Mild and variable spring conditions in the Santerno Valley. Sudden afternoon thunderstorms possible — pack a light shell.
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