McLaren’s Oscar Piastri starts from pole at Imola. Get F1 tips & predictions for the 2025 Emilia Romagna GP with latest odds & value bets.
Imola Grand Prix tips & updated odds 2025
Formula 1 heads to Imola for round seven of the 2025 season, with Oscar Piastri on pole for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix. The McLaren star edged out Max Verstappen and George Russell in a thrilling qualifying session, and now looks poised to claim his fourth straight race win. Lights out is set for 9am EST on Sunday, May 18.
Piastri Takes Pole as Verstappen, Russell, and Norris Lurk
Oscar Piastri was in devastating form during Saturday qualifying, delivering a near-perfect lap to claim his second pole in the last three Grands Prix.
He leads the betting at -250 and have been installed as a clear favorite following dominant wins this season.
Max Verstappen starts alongside in P2, just 0.041s off the pace. While Red Bull’s one-lap speed is holding up, the RB20 has struggled with tire degradation over longer stints — something that could prove critical at a demanding, narrow track like Imola.
George Russell rounds out the top three after another composed performance in the upgraded Mercedes. With a clean launch and smart early strategy, he could put pressure on the lead duo — especially if Verstappen slips up early.
Meanwhile, Ferrari fans were left disappointed again, with Charles Leclerc and Lewis Hamilton knocked out in Q2. They’ll start from P11 and P12, respectively, in what’s shaping up as a tough home race for the Scuderia.
2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Odds
- Oscar Piastri (McLaren) – -250
- Max Verstappen (Red Bull) – +250
- Lando Norris (McLaren) – +550
- George Russell (Mercedes) – +1400
- Charles Leclerc (Ferrari) – +10000
- Alex Albon (Williams) – +15000
- Carlos Sainz (Williams) – +15000
- Fernando Alonso (Aston Martin) – +15000
- Kimi Antonelli (Mercedes) – +15000
- Lewis Hamilton (Ferrari) – +15000
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Imola GP 2025 Betting Predictions
Oscar Piastri (McLaren) to win
George Russell (Mercedes) podium finish
Alex Albon (Williams) top 6 finish
2025 Imola Grand Prix Starting Grid
| Pos | No | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 81 | Oscar Piastri | McLaren | 1:14.670 |
| 2 | 1 | Max Verstappen | Red Bull Racing | 1:14.704 |
| 3 | 63 | George Russell | Mercedes | 1:14.807 |
| 4 | 4 | Lando Norris | McLaren | 1:14.962 |
| 5 | 14 | Fernando Alonso | Aston Martin | 1:15.431 |
| 6 | 55 | Carlos Sainz | Williams | 1:15.432 |
| 7 | 23 | Alexander Albon | Williams | 1:15.473 |
| 8 | 18 | Lance Stroll | Aston Martin | 1:15.581 |
| 9 | 6 | Isack Hadjar | Racing Bulls | 1:15.746 |
| 10 | 10 | Pierre Gasly | Alpine | 1:15.787 |
| 11 | 16 | Charles Leclerc | Ferrari | 1:15.604 |
| 12 | 44 | Lewis Hamilton | Ferrari | 1:15.765 |
| 13 | 12 | Kimi Antonelli | Mercedes | 1:15.772 |
| 14 | 5 | Gabriel Bortoleto | Kick Sauber | 1:16.260 |
| 15 | 30 | Liam Lawson | Racing Bulls | 1:16.379 |
| 16 | 43 | Franco Colapinto | Alpine | — |
| 17 | 27 | Nico Hulkenberg | Kick Sauber | 1:16.518 |
| 18 | 31 | Esteban Ocon | Haas | 1:16.613 |
| 19 | 87 | Oliver Bearman | Haas | 1:16.918 |
| 20 | 22 | Yuki Tsunoda | Red Bull Racing | — |
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