F1 Qualifying Today: How to Watch the Imola Grand Prix 2025 Live – Time, TV Channel, and Free Streaming InfoF1…read more
Watch F1 Imola Grand Prix 2025 qualifying live today! Find out the global start times, TV channels, and how to stream the session for free in select countries. Don’t miss the battle for pole at one of F1’s most iconic circuits.
The 2025 Formula 1 season heads to Imola this weekend for the highly anticipated Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix, and qualifying takes place today, Saturday, May 17. Fans around the world are eager to see if McLaren’s young stars, Oscar Piastri and Lando Norris, can continue their strong form and challenge Max Verstappen for pole position.
While Piastri and Norris currently sit at the top of the drivers’ championship standings, it’s Verstappen who has been the king of qualifying so far this season. The Dutchman has already secured three pole positions in the opening six rounds, though he trails Piastri by 32 points in the standings. With overtaking difficult on the narrow and fast-flowing Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari circuit in Imola, qualifying could prove crucial.
McLaren will be aiming to break Verstappen’s pole streak, especially on a track where starting up front can make all the difference. Today’s session promises to be intense, with strategy and raw pace both playing key roles.
Adding to the excitement, Lewis Hamilton is set to compete in Italy for the first time as a Ferrari driver. The seven-time world champion has received a warm welcome from the Italian fans—known as the “tifosi”—who are eager to see him bring glory back to the Scuderia.
Another notable name this weekend is 18-year-old Kimi Antonelli, who is racing in front of his home crowd. The young Italian talent has brought along family and friends to witness his special weekend at the track.
What Time is Qualifying?
Qualifying for the 2025 Imola Grand Prix begins at 4:00 PM local time (CEST). For fans around the globe, here are the start times converted to various time zones:
- United Kingdom (BST): 3:00 PM
- United States (EDT): 10:00 AM
- United States (PDT): 7:00 AM
- India (IST): 7:30 PM
- Australia (AEST): 12:00 AM (Sunday)
- South Africa (SAST): 4:00 PM
- Saudi Arabia (AST): 5:00 PM
- China (CST): 10:00 PM
- Brazil (BRT): 11:00 PM
Make sure to adjust your plans so you don’t miss a second of the action.
How to Watch Live – TV and Streaming
Broadcast coverage varies depending on your region. Here’s how you can tune in from key locations:
- UK: Sky Sports F1
- USA: ESPN, ESPN Deportes
- Italy: Sky Italia
- Germany: Sky Deutschland
- Australia: Fox Sports, Kayo, Foxtel
- Canada: TSN, RDS
- Japan: Fuji TV, DAZN
- India & Middle East: beIN SPORTS
- South Africa & Nigeria: SuperSport
- France: Canal+
- Spain: DAZN F1
- Mexico: Fox Sports Mexico
- Brazil: Bandsports, Bandeirantes
Free Viewing Options
For fans in Italy, there’s great news: both qualifying and the race will be broadcast live on TV8, a free-to-air channel. Similarly, fans in the Netherlands can enjoy free live streaming all weekend through Viaplay TV.
Whether you’re cheering for McLaren’s youthful charge, hoping for a Ferrari fairytale, or backing Verstappen’s comeback, qualifying at Imola is shaping up to be an unmissable event.
Stay tuned, grab your snacks, and get ready for another thrilling chapter in the 2025 Formula 1 season!
