Formula 1 returns to Europe for the first time in 2024 as the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix takes place this afternoon at Imola.

The race in northern Italy was scrapped due to severe flooding at the circuit last year but remains a highlight of the motorsport calendar.

Flooding in the local area led to the 2023 Grand Prix being cancelledCredit: Getty

Lando Norris, fresh from his first F1 win in Miami last time, will look to repeat the feat in Imola where he has been on the podium twice.

However, Max Verstappen, who won on the grid's last visit to Imola in 2022, remains the driver to beat two years later.

The defending three-time world champion is cruising towards a fourth successive title as he leads the drivers' standings by 33 points.

The Dutchman is finely poised to extend that gap even further having cruised to pole position in Saturday's qualifying.

Emilia Romagna GP: Date and UK start time

The race weekend at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari is scheduled for Friday, May 17 to Sunday, May 19.

Practice One got things underway at 12:30pm UK time on Friday before a second session started at 4pm.

Saturday's action kicked off with FP3 at 11:15am, before qualifying for Sunday's Grand Prix started at 3pm.

Light's Out for the Emilia Romagna GP is at 2pm UK time on Sunday.

Norris has won his first-ever F1 race at the 110th attemptCredit: Getty

Emilia Romagna GP: TV channel and live stream

The race weekend will be broadcast live on Sky Sports F1.

Coverage of the race is scheduled to begin at 12:30pm UK time on Sunday.

Sky Sports customers can live stream this via the app using their mobile, tablet or computer devices.

You can also purchase a Sky Sports Day Pass from NowTV for £11.98 while Channel Four will broadcast highlights later in the evening.

Fern Buckley will also have updates from Imola live on talkSPORT.

To tune in to talkSPORT or talkSPORT 2 through the website, click HERE for the live stream.