After a week off from the surprisingly entertaining Miami Grand Prix sprint weekend, we go to the first round of the European season, a circuit drenched in rich and sadly tragic Formula One history for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, Imola.
A sprint victory for Lando Norris and another Grand Prix win for Oscar Piastri were the headlines from the race weekend in Miami, although the young Kimi Antonelli managed to steal the show in Sprint Qualifying with his maiden pole position.
Oscar Piastri at McLaren's post-race celebrations in Miami. Image: Formula One
But in addition to the McLarens making waves, there was also that incredible Sprint pole for Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, an astonishing Grand Prix pole lap from Max Verstappen, and heaps of drama on race day.
Alpine, Miami 2025. Image: Renault SAS
It is a significant loss for his fans, but Alpine is not necessarily putting all of its proverbial eggs in the Colapinto basket moving forward. Doohan will continue with the team as a test and reserve driver, and the swap is being evaluated after the next five race weekends.
Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan. Image: Renault SAS
In light of Doohan's exit from the grid for the time being, several drivers voiced support for the 22-year-old during media day at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, including his countryman Oscar Piastri.
Charles Leclerc, Ferrari. Image: Formula One
Ferrari has had a pretty rough start to 2025, especially with the expectations riding on Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton's shoulders. With one of their stars out unwell, that could spell disaster for the prancing horse at their home race. Their secret weapon? Their Italian reserve driver, Antonio Giovonazzi.
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is not only the opening weekend for the European Formula One season but also Ferrari's first of two home races. With Ferrari's golden boy potentially out ill, it is not the start to the calendar's most prestigious series of races that the Italian Marque would have hoped for.
The first half of the season will be to win a year's worth of Premium membership here on OverTake.gg, and the second half of the season will award you something extra special!
If you are not aware of how the Guess The Podium game works here on OverTake, do not fear! Our fantastic community manager, @Christopher E, has created an easy-to-read graphic with a short explanation that you can find above.
Ten points will be awarded for guessing both the correct position and name, and five points will be awarded for guessing the correct name but the wrong position. As mentioned before, at the halfway point of the season, we will award the overall winner one year of Premium membership here on OverTake!
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After a strong start to the campaign for the reigning Teams' Champions, the papaya outfit put in one of their strongest displays yet at the Miami International Autodrome as Oscar Piastri led home Norris in a 1-2 result.
Piastri showcased the impressive performance of the MCL39 by finishing a remarkable 37 seconds ahead of Mercedes' George Russell, who took third place. This victory not only solidified Piastri's lead in the Drivers' Championship but also extended McLaren's advantage over Mercedes to a substantial 105 points in the Teams' standings.
Despite this strong position, Norris expects that the team will have a smaller edge over their competitors for Round 7 at Imola, a track where he has previously achieved three podium finishes.
Piastri and Norris secured a dominant 1-2 finish for McLaren at the Miami Grand Prix. During Thursday's media day, Norris humorously expressed his hope for a repeat of their Miami performance, stating, "I hope so! That would be lovely and make my life easier."
Who are you supporting this weekend in Imola? Let us know in the poll above or in the comments down below!
A sprint victory for Lando Norris and another Grand Prix win for Oscar Piastri were the headlines from the race weekend in Miami, although the young Kimi Antonelli managed to steal the show in Sprint Qualifying with his maiden pole position.
Oscar Piastri at McLaren's post-race celebrations in Miami. Image: Formula One
But in addition to the McLarens making waves, there was also that incredible Sprint pole for Mercedes rookie Kimi Antonelli, an astonishing Grand Prix pole lap from Max Verstappen, and heaps of drama on race day.
Colapinto in, Doohan out
The threat of the Argentinian Franco Colapinto has been hanging over Jack Doohan since his first time stepping into his 2025 Alpine Formula One car. The threat has been there, and unfortunately for the Aussie, Alpine has pulled the trigger.Alpine, Miami 2025. Image: Renault SAS
It is a significant loss for his fans, but Alpine is not necessarily putting all of its proverbial eggs in the Colapinto basket moving forward. Doohan will continue with the team as a test and reserve driver, and the swap is being evaluated after the next five race weekends.
Franco Colapinto will replace Jack Doohan. Image: Renault SAS
In light of Doohan's exit from the grid for the time being, several drivers voiced support for the 22-year-old during media day at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, including his countryman Oscar Piastri.
Charles Leclerc missing for Ferrari
As Thursday's media day approached, Charles Leclerc mysteriously disappeared from the 20 drivers as they entered the paddock. The Monagasque was then announced to be missing media duties due to illness. Ferrari released a statement that he is expected to still drive the car in first practice, but in order to recover enough, he was left alone to recover on Thursday.Charles Leclerc, Ferrari. Image: Formula One
Ferrari has had a pretty rough start to 2025, especially with the expectations riding on Leclerc and teammate Lewis Hamilton's shoulders. With one of their stars out unwell, that could spell disaster for the prancing horse at their home race. Their secret weapon? Their Italian reserve driver, Antonio Giovonazzi.
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is not only the opening weekend for the European Formula One season but also Ferrari's first of two home races. With Ferrari's golden boy potentially out ill, it is not the start to the calendar's most prestigious series of races that the Italian Marque would have hoped for.
Podium Prediction Game
If you haven't seen it over the last few weeks, the 'Guess The Podium' game is here to stay for 2025! But this time, with a few minor changes. This year, we will split the game in half at the annual summer break, meaning there will be two sets of prizes up for grabs, each with its own separate prize.The first half of the season will be to win a year's worth of Premium membership here on OverTake.gg, and the second half of the season will award you something extra special!
If you are not aware of how the Guess The Podium game works here on OverTake, do not fear! Our fantastic community manager, @Christopher E, has created an easy-to-read graphic with a short explanation that you can find above.
Ten points will be awarded for guessing both the correct position and name, and five points will be awarded for guessing the correct name but the wrong position. As mentioned before, at the halfway point of the season, we will award the overall winner one year of Premium membership here on OverTake!
VOTE IN THE FORUM THREAD HERE!
If you have any questions, please ask in the comments below!
Christopher E - Community Manager
Lando Norris downplays McLaren's dominance
Lando Norris believes that he and McLaren could be in for a "tough weekend" at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The Briton insists that the squad's commanding performance last time out in Miami was a "nice surprise."After a strong start to the campaign for the reigning Teams' Champions, the papaya outfit put in one of their strongest displays yet at the Miami International Autodrome as Oscar Piastri led home Norris in a 1-2 result.
Piastri showcased the impressive performance of the MCL39 by finishing a remarkable 37 seconds ahead of Mercedes' George Russell, who took third place. This victory not only solidified Piastri's lead in the Drivers' Championship but also extended McLaren's advantage over Mercedes to a substantial 105 points in the Teams' standings.
Despite this strong position, Norris expects that the team will have a smaller edge over their competitors for Round 7 at Imola, a track where he has previously achieved three podium finishes.
Piastri and Norris secured a dominant 1-2 finish for McLaren at the Miami Grand Prix. During Thursday's media day, Norris humorously expressed his hope for a repeat of their Miami performance, stating, "I hope so! That would be lovely and make my life easier."
When to watch the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Weekend
| Session | Time (UTC) |
|---|---|
| Free Practice 1 | 11:30 - 12:30 |
| Free Practice 2 | 15:00- 16:00 |
| Free Practice 3 | 10:30 - 11:30 |
| Qualifying | 14:00 - 15:00 |
| Race | 13:00 |
Who are you supporting this weekend in Imola? Let us know in the poll above or in the comments down below!
