WEC | 6 Hours of Imola – Weekend Schedule and Big Surprises for Fans

Following Ferrari’s triumph, which saw the three 499Ps monopolize the podium at the 1812 km of Qatar, the Endurance World Championship circus moves to Italy, to the Enzo and Dino Ferrari circuit. Below is the full program for the weekend of April 18-20, including session times and all the side events organized for the many fans expected to attend the 6 Hours of Imola.

The long wait is finally coming to an end. After the first round in Losail, there was a break of over a month before seeing the cars back on track. Expectations among Ferrari fans worldwide are sky-high. For the first time since the Prancing Horse returned to endurance racing, its cars managed to win the season opener.

Now, the series arrives at Imola, in completely different conditions. The track is narrower than Losail, the desert heat is replaced by a milder climate with the ever-present risk of rain, and overtaking will be much more challenging. Therefore, Saturday’s qualifying session will be crucial for securing a strong starting position.

What happened last year?
Last year’s GP was highly turbulent. In qualifying, with a massive home crowd in attendance, the three Ferraris locked out the top three positions—pole for the #50, followed by the #81 and #51. However, the race produced a very different outcome. During the 6-hour event, heavy rain midway through the race caused the Ferraris to lose positions, with the best result being a fourth-place finish for Fuoco, Molina, and Nielsen.

Victory went to the #7 Toyota of Conway, Kobayashi, and De Vries, closely followed in the final hour by the #6 Porsche. In the LMGT3 class, BMW secured a 1-2 finish with the WRT team, as the #31 finished ahead of the #46 driven by Valentino Rossi.

This year, the situation looks different. Ferrari is aiming to replicate its Losail performance and thrill fans worldwide. To make sure you don’t miss a single moment of the action at Imola from April 18-20, here are all the key event times, ahead of the official presentation scheduled next week at Bologna Airport.

Full schedule for the 2025 WEC 6 Hours of Imola
Activities will be intense from Thursday, featuring a fan event in the city center—an initiative that proved highly successful last year.

This year’s support races will include the Porsche Carrera Cup Deutschland, the original series of the world’s most popular single-make championship, and the X-GT4 Supersport GT, the Italian second-tier GT4 series organized by FX Racing Weekend.

Two one-hour Pit Walk sessions with autograph signings are confirmed for Saturday before qualifying and Sunday at 10:45 AM Central European Standard Time. Please note that paddock access is only available to those with a POSTO UNICO + PADDOCK ticket, while the Pit Walk is only for those with a POSTO UNICO + PADDOCK + PIT WALK ticket.

Thursday, April 17
16:00-19:00 | Driver presentation in Piazza Matteotti (free entry): All 2025 WEC drivers will be introduced on a stage in Imola’s historic city center. Fans will have the opportunity to take photos and get autographs from their idols.

Friday, April 18
10:30 – 10:55 | X-GT4 Supersport GT – Free Practice 1
11:15 – 12:45 | FIA WEC – Free Practice 1
13:55 – 14:55 | Porsche Sixt Carrera Cup Deutschland – Free Practice
15:15 – 15:40 | X-GT4 Supersport GT – Free Practice 2
16:00 – 17:30 | FIA WEC – Free Practice 2

Where to buy tickets?
Remaining tickets (including hospitality) can be purchased through the official vendor, Ticketone, accessible via this link: Ticketone WEC.