THE F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was anticipated to happen this weekend in Italy, however that’s now not the case.
Max Verstappen and Crimson Bull have been hoping to choose up one other massive win because the Dutchman goes seeking a 3rd F1 championship title.
Floods have torn by means of the area the place the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is heldCredit score: AFP
However he should wait slightly longer for these coveted factors on the prime of the desk.
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been CANCELLED this weekend, and the Monaco GP on Could 28 can be vulnerable to being axed.
Why is the F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancelled?
The F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, as a consequence of happen on Saturday, Could 21, has been known as off as a consequence of enormous floods within the space.
All employees have been informed to keep away from the observe right now after being evacuated yesterday.
The huge quantity of rain to have fallen within the Emilia Romagna area of Italy has left a part of the venue underwater.
The circuit is situated proper subsequent to the Santerno river.
A press release learn: “The System 1 group desires to ship its ideas to the individuals and communities affected by the latest occasions within the Emilia-Romagna area.
“We additionally wish to pay tribute to the work of the emergency companies who’re doing the whole lot they will to assist these in want.
“Following discussions between System 1, the President of the FIA, the competent authorities – together with the related Ministers, the President of the Car Membership of Italy, the President of Emilia-Romagna Area, the Mayor of the Metropolis and the promoter – the choice has been taken to not proceed with the Grand Prix weekend at Imola.
“The choice has been taken as a result of it isn’t potential to soundly maintain the occasion for our followers, the groups and our personnel and it’s the proper and accountable factor to do given the state of affairs confronted by the cities and cities within the area.
“It will not be proper to place additional strain on the native authorities and emergency companies at this troublesome time.”
It isn’t but identified when the race will likely be moved to, however whether it is subsequent weekend, then the Monaco Grand Prix will even need to be moved.
The F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been known as off as a consequence of heavy floodsCredit score: AFP
Large floods have decimated the Emilia Romagna areaCredit score: AFP