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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix: Everything You Need to Know

Venue: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari, Imola, Italy

Date: May 19-21, 2024

The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is an annual Formula 1 race held at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola, Italy. The race was first held in 1980 as the San Marino Grand Prix and was renamed in 2022 to reflect the region in which Imola is located.

The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is one of the most challenging and demanding races on the Formula 1 calendar. The circuit is twisty and narrow, with several high-speed corners and a long straight that provides drivers with overtaking opportunities. The race is also known for its unpredictable weather conditions, which can make it even more challenging.

The Circuit

The Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari is a 4.909-kilometer (3.050-mile) circuit that features 22 corners. The circuit is known for its challenging layout, which includes several high-speed corners and a long straight.

The first corner, the Tamburello, is one of the most famous corners on the Formula 1 calendar. It is a high-speed left-hand corner that has been the site of several accidents over the years. The Variante Alta is another challenging corner, which is a tight left-hand corner that leads onto the main straight.

The main straight is the longest on the Formula 1 calendar, at 1.141 kilometers (0.709 miles). It provides drivers with an opportunity to overtake, but it is also a dangerous area of the circuit, as it is often wet and slippery.

The Race

The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix is a 63-lap race. The race is typically held in May or June, and it is one of the most popular races on the Formula 1 calendar.

The race has been won by some of the biggest names in Formula 1 history, including Ayrton Senna, Michael Schumacher, and Sebastian Vettel. Max Verstappen is the reigning champion, having won the race in 2022.

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