What time does qualifying for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix start?

The Formula 1 teams are getting ready for the fourth race of the season after a free weekend. In Imola, the drivers will face an unusual weekend, as qualifying is already scheduled on Friday for the sprint race to take place on Saturday afternoon.

The season promises a lot after the first three races. During the opening race in Bahrain, Charles Leclerc and Max Verstappen not only showed a wonderful battle up front but there were also some great battles in the midfield. In Saudi Arabia, the drivers did the same thing all over again. The last GP in Australia was a little less spectacular, but there was still plenty to see on the track.

The Emilia-Romagna GP promises to be exciting again, if only because of the sprint race that is on the program. On Friday afternoon, the drivers will first prepare for the first free practice session that is scheduled between 12:30 and 13:30.

A few hours later, qualifying will take place. At 16:00 the drivers will appear at the start of Q1, followed by Q2 and Q3 in the following hour. The last session will determine which driver will start the sprint race on Saturday afternoon.

Friday schedule in Imola

12:30-13:30: First free practice

16:00-17:00: Qualifying