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F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Pre-Event Odds Analysis

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Round 7 of the 2025 Formula 1 season has arrived, and we are in Italy with news of a driver change at Alpine. Argentine Franco Colapinto makes his debut for the French team in the land of his ancestors, with Oscar Piastri searching for four wins on the trot in the Championship. The Australian leads the F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix pre-event odds and the Championship, closely followed by his teammate Lando Norris.

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Schedule and How to Watch the F1 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

The 2025 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix accelerates into P1 on Friday at Imola, setting the scene for a weekend of adrenaline-filled racing. Practice 1 sets off at 7:30 AM ET on May 16th, before drivers return to the track for the second session at 11 AM. Qualifying is scheduled for a mid-morning start on the East Coast on Saturday, continuing from 10 AM to 11 AM.

A weekend of hard work boils down to the showpiece. Drivers line up on the grid for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at 9 AM on Sunday, May 18th. Can the F1 contingent keep the McLarens at bay?  Tune into ESPN 2 to see if Ferrari can top the podium in their home Grand Prix, or will Red Bull continue their dominance?

Weather Forecast for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix

Windy forecasts a relatively uneventful weekend on the weather front with temperatures entering the low 70s for most of the spectacle at the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari. Light rain is anticipated in the early hours of Friday morning, and as it stands, it will be the last downpour of the weekend. Of course, the weather can change at a moment’s notice, as we discovered in Miami.

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F1 Emilia-Romagna GP Odds

Top Picks 

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Driver
Event Winner
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
+143
$48.60
Lando Norris
+150
$50.00
Max Verstappen
+509
$121.80

Oscar Piastri (+143)
Our series leader, Oscar Piastri, is driving like an experienced navigator, but this weekend reminds us how new he is to the scene. The Australian rolls into Imola for only his second F1 start on the historic circuit, finishing fourth in his debut last year. Piastri only assumed his role at McLaren in 2023, when the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix was called off due to flooding in the region. 

Lando Norris (+150)
Piastri’s teammate Lando Norris continues to hold onto the second spot in the Driver Championship, after another podium in Miami. Norris is yet to finish outside of the top six this season, only missing the podium in Saudi Arabia. His 2.33 finishing average is the best in the field this season, and he is returning to a venue where he has podiumed in his previous three visits.

Max Verstappen (+509)
Max Verstappen
has made the Emilia-Romagna GP his own in his last three appearances, winning every time. Despite struggles with his car and pit stops this season, “Mad Max” has shown the speeds he can get out of the vehicle. He took to the grid as the third-best driver in 2025, earning three podiums in the first six races, including a win at Suzuka.

Outsider Bets

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Driver
Event Winner
$20 Payout
George Russell
+1729
$365.80
Charles Leclerc
+2445
$509.00
Kimi Antonelli
+3720
$764.00

George Russell (+1729)
The Mercedes number one, George Russell, drove consistently in the first quarter of the season. “Mr. Saturday” boasts the second highest podium count this campaign, notching up four in the first six starts. The Brit drove his best race at Imola in 2022, when he qualified in 11th position and greeted the checkered flag in fourth.

Charles Leclerc (+2445)
Monagasque racer Charles Leclerc has endured ups and downs this season, with a single podium to his name. He crossed the line in third in Jeddah, but found himself outside of the top 6 in Miami, leaving him in fifth in the standings, 40 points short of George Russell, one place ahead. Charles earned his best return at Imola in 2024, grabbing the final place on the podium.

Kimi Antonelli (+3720)
Rookie Kimi Antonelli is so far living up to the hype surrounding him in his debut season. The Italian returns home to greet his fans after five top-six finishes this year. Kimi took pole position in the sprint in Miami, making him the youngest driver to hold pole position, and he qualified third fastest for the Grand Prix on Sunday. The future of F1 exits the pits at Imola with a finishing average of 6.50.

Expert Pick for the 2025 F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

With three consecutive wins behind him and four in five races, it’s tough to bet against Oscar Piastri, and we aren’t. The Australian is our expert pick for the 2025 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Prix Event Winner Odds: All Drivers

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Driver
Event Winner
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
+143
$48.60
Lando Norris
+150
$50.00
Max Verstappen
+509
$121.80
George Russell
+1729
$365.80
Charles Leclerc
+2200
$460.00
Lewis Hamilton
+2795
$579.00
Kimi Antonelli
+3720
$764.00
Yuki Tsunoda
+17778
$3,575.60
Carlos Sainz
+17778
$3,575.60
Alex Albon
+17778
$3,575.60
Fernando Alonso
+17778
$3,575.60
Isack Hadjar
+17778
$3,575.60
Liam Lawson
+17778
$3,575.60
Pierre Gasly
+17778
$3,575.60
Esteban Ocon
+17778
$3,575.60
Franco Colapinto
+17778
$3,575.60
Oliver Bearman
+17778
$3,575.60
Lance Stroll
+17778
$3,575.60
Nico Hulkenberg
+17778
$3,575.60
Gabriel Bortoleto
+17778
$3,575.60

Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix Podium Odds

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Driver
Event Podium
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
-462
$24.33
Lando Norris
-386
$25.18
Max Verstappen
-107
$38.69
George Russell
+212
$62.40
Kimi Antonelli
+352
$90.40
Charles Leclerc
+363
$92.60
Lewis Hamilton
+365
$93.00
Yuki Tsunoda
+1613
$342.60
Carlos Sainz
+4814
$982.80
Alex Albon
+9445
$1,909.00
Fernando Alonso
+9445
$1,909.00
Isack Hadjar
+9445
$1,909.00
Liam Lawson
+9445
$1,909.00
Pierre Gasly
+9445
$1,909.00
Esteban Ocon
+9445
$1,909.00
Franco Colapinto
+9445
$1,909.00
Oliver Bearman
+9445
$1,909.00
Lance Stroll
+9445
$1,909.00
Nico Hulkenberg
+9445
$1,909.00
Gabriel Bortoleto
+9445
$1,909.00

There are no surprises to see Oscar Piastri, Lando Norris, and Max Verstappen at the head of the podium odds table. Piastri is the driver to currently beat, with five straight podiums, including four wins, coming into this weekend. Norris boasts five podiums coming into Imola, tied with Oscar for the most in the Championship.

Verstappen has only podiumed in three races this year, the last one a runner-up in Saudi Arabia. However, the Dutchman is the undisputed Champion at this track in the 2020s era, triumphing in the last three editions.

George Russell is searching for his first podium on this asphalt, after finishing seventh in 2024 and fourth in 2022. The Mercedes driver offers excellent value for a podium bet, with four to his name already this year.

F1 Emilia-Romagna GP Top 6 Odds

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Driver
Event Top 6
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
-781
$22.56
Lando Norris
-724
$22.76
Max Verstappen
-334
$25.99
George Russell
-197
$30.15
Kimi Antonelli
-149
$33.42
Lewis Hamilton
-136
$34.71
Charles Leclerc
-127
$35.75
Yuki Tsunoda
+218
$63.60
Carlos Sainz
+431
$106.20
Alex Albon
+626
$145.20
Pierre Gasly
+794
$178.80
Isack Hadjar
+1133
$246.60
Liam Lawson
+1852
$390.40
Fernando Alonso
+2029
$425.80
Oliver Bearman
+2160
$452.00
Esteban Ocon
+2718
$563.60
Lance Stroll
+4731
$966.20
Nico Hulkenberg
+7576
$1,535.20
Franco Colapinto
+10111
$2,042.00
Gabriel Bortoleto
+10111
$2,042.00

Norris, Verstappen, and Russell are the only remaining drivers to finish inside the top six in every race this term. Lando is the most consistent of the three, only missing the podium in Saudi Arabia, where he finished fourth. Russell has found himself in fifth place on both occasions when he missed the podium.

“Mad Max” just snuck into the top six in Bahrain, finishing sixth to keep his record strong. He greeted the stewards in fourth in China and Miami, the other two races where he finished off the podium.

Antonelli and Piastri have only missed the top six threshold in one race each this season. Kimi finished 11th in Bahrain, while Piastri ended the season opener in ninth place. Charles Leclerc is worth a mention after securing three top-six finishes, while Alex Albon claimed his second of the year in Miami a fortnight ago.

Emilia-Romagna GP Top 10 Odds

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Driver
Event Top 10
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
-1195
$21.67
Lando Norris
-1160
$21.72
Max Verstappen
-772
$22.59
George Russell
-538
$23.72
Kimi Antonelli
-458
$24.37
Lewis Hamilton
-411
$24.87
Charles Leclerc
-391
$25.12
Yuki Tsunoda
-178
$31.24
Carlos Sainz
-105
$39.05
Alex Albon
+118
$43.60
Pierre Gasly
+143
$48.60
Isack Hadjar
+166
$53.20
Liam Lawson
+242
$68.40
Fernando Alonso
+249
$69.80
Oliver Bearman
+256
$71.20
Esteban Ocon
+314
$82.80
Lance Stroll
+436
$107.20
Nico Hulkenberg
+570
$134.00
Gabriel Bortoleto
+988
$217.60
Franco Colapinto
+1217
$263.40

The series leader, Oscar Piastri, joins the “three musketeers,” Verstappen, Norris, and Russell, as the only four to finish every race inside the top 10. Kimi and Albon have only missed the cut once each this year, making them favorable bets to get the job done.

Carlos Sainz lines up in Italy, fresh off consecutive top 10 results, giving him three this season. The Williams driver is starting to find his groove and is worth a look for an upper midfield finish. Lance Stroll may prove to be a dark horse in this department after top 10 finishes in all three of his last trips to Emilia Romagna.

H2H of Interest

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Matchup
Moneyline
Payout on $20
Oscar Piastri
-104
$39.23
Lando Norris
+104
$40.80
Charles Leclerc
+132
$46.40
George Russell
-132
$35.15
Yuki Tsunoda
-223
$28.97
Isack Hadjar
+223
$64.60
Pierre Gasly
-278
$27.19
Franco Colapinto
+278
$75.60

Emilia-Romagna Qualifying Winner Odds

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Driver
Qualifying Winner
$20 Payout
Oscar Piastri
+229
$65.80
Lando Norris
+247
$69.40
Max Verstappen
+485
$117
George Russell
+1392
$298.40
Charles Leclerc
+2084
$436.80
Lewis Hamilton
+2421
$504.20
Kimi Antonelli
+3987
$817.40
Yuki Tsunoda
+19664
$3,952.80
Carlos Sainz
+21300
$4,280.00
Alex Albon
+21300
$4,280.00
Fernando Alonso
+21300
$4,280.00
Isack Hadjar
+21300
$4,280.00
Liam Lawson
+21300
$4,280.00
Pierre Gasly
+21300
$4,280.00
Esteban Ocon
+21300
$4,280.00
Franco Colapinto
+21300
$4,280.00
Oliver Bearman
+21300
$4,280.00
Lance Stroll
+21300
$4,280.00
Nico Hulkenberg
+21300
$4,280.00
Gabriel Bortoleto
+21300
$4,280.00

Max Verstappen holds the honor of taking pole position in two of his last three appearances at Imola. On both occasions, he fended off any challenge to take the checkered flag en route to a hat-trick of victories. Verstappen enters the weekend after qualifying on pole in 50% of all races this season.

McLaren has scooped up the remaining fastest qualifiers in 2025, taking pole in Australia, China, and Bahrain. The papaya team has produced a top-two driver in every qualifying this season, with Oscar and Lando sharing the responsibility.

Ferrari driver Lewis Hamilton started at the front of the grid in 2021, when he drove for Mercedes. However, the seven-time Champion couldn’t shake Verstappen, who would win his first of three Emilia-Romagna Grands Prix.

Emilia-Romagna GP Constructors’ Champion Odds

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Constructor
Constructor Winner
$20 Payout
McLaren
-210
$29.52
Red Bull
+611
$142.20
Mercedes
+1378
$295.60
Ferrari
+1518
$323.60
Williams
+10689
$2,157.80
Racing Bulls
+10689
$2,157.80
Haas
+10689
$2,157.80
Aston Martin
+10689
$2,157.80
Sauber
+10689
$2,157.80
Alpine
+10689
$2,157.80

After winning five of the first six Grand Prix races in 2025, McLaren is the overwhelming favorite for more success this weekend. The British establishment has claimed podiums in their last three visits courtesy of Norris, and the MCL39 is dominating this season, and it’s hard to see any team getting the better of both Piastri and his English colleague.

Red Bull has made this event their own since 2021, with Max winning every edition since. The balance issues are no secret on the RB21, but the Dutchman has three podiums to his name, a win, and three fastest qualifying awards. If any team is to upset McLaren, it could be Red Bull.

The pride of Germany, Mercedes, has provided glimpses of what their drivers and cars are capable of. George Russell has earned the team four podiums this year, while Kimi Antonelli took pole position in the Miami sprint. Despite the promising signs, they are yet to take a checkered flag in 2025.

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Oscar Piastri touches down in Italy after entering Victory Lane in the last three races. Can the Australian end the dominance of Max Verstappen and Red Bull at this track? Or will Lando Norris step up for the orange team and win his second Grand Prix of the campaign? 

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