Imola was welcomed back into the F1 program amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has staged two grands prix in the past two years, while the 2022 edition is scheduled to be held on April 24, the first race of the season in Europe.

Australian Daniel Ricciardo won last year’s race for McLaren.

“I am delighted that we will be continuing our excellent partnership with Imola for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix until 2025,” Stefano Domenicali, F1 president and CEO, said.

“The circuit is iconic and has been part of the history of our sport and they have done an incredible job of hosting two races during the pandemic.

“It is a proud moment for our Italian fans to host two races and for all our fans around the world to see this fantastic circuit on the calendar for the future.”

F1 first visited Imola for the 1980 Italian Grand Prix and, from the following year until 2006, the famous track staged the San Marino Grand Prix.

It returned as venue for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in 2020.

- AAP