Imola is a city in Emilia-Ronagna on the Santerno river. It hosts a famous race circuit and serves as a regional administrative center.
Formula 1 has shifted a potential October Bahrain race to Sepang, Malaysia, to avoid regional instability. The Bahrain-Saudi calendar slot will instead run in Malaysia, with Singapore following the next weekend. End-of-season options, including Qatar, Abu Dhabi, Imola and Istanbul Park, are under review as organisers weigh hosting fees and weather challenges.
McLaren's Lando Norris has claimed pole position at the Hungarian GP ahead of Lewis Hamilton. Verstappen spins on final lap; Hamilton faces potential penalty for impeding Piastri. Aston Martin show progress with upgrades but Alonso starts 16th. Malaysia race to feature this October, with possible Imola finale in doubt.