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F1 2022: Formula 1 to race at Imola until 2025 after contract extension

Imola first hosted the Italian Grand Prix in 1980 but subsequently became the San Marino Grand Prix venue from 1981-2006.

Edited by: India TV Sports Desk Imola Updated on: March 08, 2022 13:03 IST
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Imola returned to F1 in 2020 as host of Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Highlights

  • Imola's Enzo e Dino Ferrari International Circuit first hosted the Italian Grand Prix in 1980
  • But subsequently became the San Marino Grand Prix venue from 1981-2006

Italy's Enzo e Dino Ferrari International Circuit in Imola, will remain part of the Formula 1 calendar until 2025. This follows two successful Grands Prix in Imola during the pandemic and the inclusion of the race in the 2022 championship.

Imola first hosted the Italian Grand Prix in 1980 but subsequently became the San Marino Grand Prix venue from 1981-2006.

The circuit returned as a Formula 1 venue for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in 2020.

Stefano Domenicali, President and CEO of Formula 1, said: "I am delighted that we will be continuing our excellent partnership with Imola for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix until 2025. The circuit is iconic and has been part of the history of our sport and they have done an incredible job of hosting two races during the pandemic. It is a proud moment for our Italian fans to host two races and for all our fans around the world to see this fantastic circuit on the calendar for the future.

"I want to thank everyone involved in making this happen and the work of the Emilia-Romagna Region, in particular the President of the Automobile Club of Italy, Angelo Sticchi Damiani, President of Emilia-Romagna, Stefano Bonaccini, the Ministry of Economy and Finance, the Ministry for Foreign Affairs and the City of Imola. We are all looking forward to being back in Imola in April to thrill our fans."

(Reported by ANI)

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