Like many historic circuits in Europe, Imola was originally created as a racetrack just after WWII, before becoming a permanent circuit that first hosted a Formula 1 race (without a championship) in 1963.
It has developed continuously since then, with a number of modifications implemented since Formula 1 last raced there 14 years ago. The old Bassa Variant is no longer there and the long straight that goes to Tamburello is now divided by two curves to the right. More escape areas have been added, especially in the Variante Alta, and there are also new pit garages; only the old Marlboro Tower from the previous complex remains.
Imola Circuit Map 
Imola Race
Unusually, Imola is a counterclockwise circuit, with 12 left turns and nine right turns. Unlike Portimao, the width of the circuit is quite narrow in places, which makes overtaking reasonably difficult and places a great emphasis on race strategy.
The circuit has been paved again since the last F1 race, which means that the tarmac is generally quite smooth and doesn't put too much pressure on the tires. For this reason, mid-range tires have been chosen, suitable for medium requirements.
There have been no F1 races at this circuit since 2006, when Michael Schumacher won with Ferrari. With 22 laps and a very short final straight (358 m), the circuit is very technical and requires very strong braking. It is no coincidence that Enzo Ferrari called the circuit named after him and his son Dino “little Nurburgring”.
Imola Circuit Overview 
Imola Supporters
Like many historic circuits in Europe, Imola was originally created as a racetrack just after WWII, before becoming a permanent circuit that first hosted a Formula 1 race (without a championship) in 1963.
It has developed continuously since then, with a number of modifications implemented since Formula 1 last raced there 14 years ago. The old Bassa Variant is no longer there and the long straight that goes to Tamburello is now divided by two curves to the right. More escape areas have been added, especially in the Variante Alta, and there are also new pit garages; only the old Marlboro Tower from the previous complex remains.
Unusually, Imola is a counterclockwise circuit, with 12 left turns and nine right turns. Unlike Portimao, the width of the circuit is quite narrow in places, which makes overtaking reasonably difficult and places a great emphasis on race strategy.
The circuit has been paved again since the last F1 race, which means that the tarmac is generally quite smooth and doesn't put too much pressure on the tires. For this reason, mid-range tires have been chosen, suitable for medium requirements.
There have been no F1 races at this circuit since 2006, when Michael Schumacher won with Ferrari. With 22 laps and a very short final straight (358 m), the circuit is very technical and requires very strong braking. It is no coincidence that Enzo Ferrari called the circuit named after him and his son Dino “little Nurburgring”.
Data from the GP Dell'emilia Romagna and the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari in Imola
Race Name: Formula 1 Emirates Grand Prix Dell'emilia Romagna 2020
Circuit Name: Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari
First F1 race: 1953
Previous edition winners: 1994 Michael Schumacher, 1993 Alain Prost, 1992-87 Nigel Mansell; 1991-89-88 Ayrton Senna.
Track
distance : 4.909 km Race Distance: 63 laps = 309.2 km
No. of corners: 19 (10 left and 9 right)
Distance from pole to first stop: 410 meters
Pit lane length limited to 80 km / h: 540 meters
Drive-Through at 80 km / h: 24 seconds
Absolute record at the 4.933 m track: Jenson Button in 1'19 ”753 on pole in 2004
Absolute track record of 4,959: Michael Schumacher in 1'22 ”795 on pole in 2006 Top
speed forecast in 2020 according to Mercedes: 334 km / h Full
throttle: 70 percent of the lap. They cover 77% of the length of the lap with the board foot.
DRS zones: 1 between turns 19 and 2
Maximum Lateral G: 4.8 G in turn 8
Braking more than 2 G: 8
Braking more than 4 G: 6
Maximum braking: 5.8 G in Turn 14 to go from 283 to 126 km / h in 1.58 seconds and 90 meters by stepping on the pedal with 142 kg. The braking at Turn 18 is also very strong (with more speed but less G than Turn 14). They go from 309 to 145 km / h, braking for 1.62 ”and traveling 96 meters while supporting 5.6 G.
Gear changes per lap: 40
Tires chosen GP Dell'emilia Romagna 2020: C4 Soft, C3 Medium and C2 Hard
Pirelli in 2020 directly assigns the tires and for the GP Dell'emilia Romagna will give each rider for the two days (there is no Friday) 6 games of soft C4, 2 of medium C3 and 2 of hard C2
