Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2020 - Race Schedule and Countdown

Lewis Hamilton dominated the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola, claiming victory at the historic circuit's first Formula 1 race in 14 years. The condensed two-day weekend format, introduced to fit more races into the pandemic-affected calendar, saw Hamilton deliver a masterclass from pole position. The British driver controlled the race from start to finish, setting the fastest lap to complete a perfect weekend at the iconic Italian venue.

Valtteri Bottas secured second place for Mercedes after teammate pole-sitter, giving the Silver Arrows another dominant one-two finish. Daniel Ricciardo claimed his second podium of the season with an excellent drive to third for Renault, continuing the French team's strong late-season form. The race marked Formula 1's return to the legendary Imola circuit, with its challenging layout and rich history providing a fitting backdrop for Hamilton's latest triumph.

The victory extended Hamilton's championship lead with just four races remaining, moving him ever closer to securing his seventh world title. Mercedes had now won 10 of the 13 races held in 2020, with their W11 proving to be one of the most dominant cars in Formula 1 history. The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix demonstrated once again that when Mercedes executed cleanly, they were in a league of their own. The result set up a potential championship-clinching opportunity for Hamilton at the next round in Turkey.