- Fatalities in region two weeks ago force F1 to take precautions
- Track could potentially flood as authorities issue red alert
The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola is under threat after severe weather hit the region and caused the evacuation of the paddock on Tuesday, while further heavy rain is expected on Thursday and there are fears the adjacent river may burst its banks.
Formula One took the precaution with the possibility of flooding affecting the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari over a two-day period during which authorities issued a red alert for Tuesday and Wednesday of flooding and landslides in the Emilia Romagna region. F1 is monitoring the situation and remains optimistic that the race will go ahead this weekend as planned.