About Imola
The Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari is a race track near the Italian town of Imola, 40 kilometres (25 mi) east of Bologna. It is one of the few major international circuits to run in an anti-clockwise direction. The circuit is named after Ferrari's late founder, Enzo Ferrari, and his son, Alfredo "Dino" Ferrari.
Imola is steeped in history and tragedy, most notably the 1994 weekend that claimed the lives of Roland Ratzenberger and Ayrton Senna. These events led to significant safety modifications, including the introduction of chicanes at high-speed sections like Tamburello. Despite these changes, the track retains its old-school character, with little run-off and plenty of gravel traps.
The circuit is fast and flowing, set within a parkland environment that includes the Santerno river. It requires a car with good balance and a driver with commitment. Famous corners like Acque Minerali and Rivazza challenge the very best. It returned to the F1 calendar in 2020 and remains a beloved venue for the "Tifosi" of Ferrari.