Hello! Thanks for the kind words. Imola tickets are already on sale for 2025! More info here

Honestly, I think you would be very unlucky to be denied entry with a regular sized 20-30l backpack. You should be fine

They mention that backpacks over 15L is not allowed! Thats a really small backpack if you want to bring some extra clothes etc! Do you know if they really care if the backpack is normal sized like 20-30L?

Hi Rene, you don’t need to buy tickets online in advance, but you should definitely head to the train station in Bologna and try to get them for the whole weekend after you arrive. Yes, should be great views in Rivazza. I’m a bit jealous I’m not going this year! Hope you have a great weekend with your son.

Hi Andrew!

I’m coming over with my son for his first F1 live* (my second, was in Abu Dhabi some years ago when Kimi R was still driving for Ferrari). We’re staying in Bologna. Thus a question RE: trains – should I worry about buying tickets ahead or is that an overkill.

* I got tickets for Rivazza (Sector Tribuna Rivazza 1, Block Rivazza 1, Row 29) as I’ve heard its one of the best experiences re: crowds etc. I’m hoping for no rain :)

Yes small backpacks are allowed. Lines to enter can be long if you arrive on Sunday (busiest day) at the peak time. Try to get there as early as you can (8am) for easiest entry, or much later (after 11am). The time in between is likely to be the busiest to enter, you could be waiting an hour or more with bag checks etc. Lines would also be busiest at main entrance closest to the town/railway station

You have the information here: https://visitareimola.it/eng/f1-racing/
Parking can be reserved from today

I would still be planning to take the train. There will be trains still running, just not as frequent. Get there early and don’t be in a hurry to leave at the end of the day. Spend some time in the town of Imola after the race, grab some dinner and let the worst of the crowds die down before heading to the train.

Hello there Andrew,

I’d love some advice on a proposed train strikes on race day. What do you think k would be the best way to get to track?

Thanks in advance!