Formula 1 | The Imola Grand Prix cancelled

Imola GP – It had been in the air for a few hours, but now it is confirmed: the Grand Prix of Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna scheduled for this weekend in Imola has been canceled due to the major damage caused by bad weather in the area in recent days, and this does not guarantee safety for fans and workers, as a significant amount of people are expected around the racetrack from Thursday see you on Sunday. Therefore, the Grand Prix was cancelled, and as confirmed by the president ofACI Sticchi Damiani, who spoke to LaPresse, should be recovered in 2026.

The entire Formula 1 community – we read in the note issued a little while ago – would like to send their thoughts to the people and communities affected by recent events in the Emilia-Romagna region. We also want to pay tribute to the work of the emergency services, who are doing everything they can to help those in need. Following discussions between the formula 1, the president of the FIA, the competent authorities, including ministers, the president of the ACI, the president of the Emilia-Romagna region, the mayor of the municipality and promoter the decision was made not to proceed with the Grand Prix weekend in Imola. It is not possible to hold the event safely for our fans, teams and staff present at the track, and it is the right and responsible thing to do given the situation facing the city and region. It would not be right to put additional pressure on local authorities regarding the ongoing emergency at this difficult time.

“It is a tragedy to see what is happening in Imola and Emilia Romagna – said Stefano Domenicali, president of Formula 1. This is the city and region in which I grew up, and my thoughts and prayers go out to the flood victims and families affected, as well as the wider community. I want to thank the emergency services for the work they have done so far and will continue to do tirelessly to help those in need and alleviate the situation. Dream of heroes and the whole of Italy is proud of it. The decision to cancel the Grand Prix is ​​the right one for all local communities and the Formula 1 family, as we must ensure safety and not create additional burdens for the authorities as they deal with this terrible situation."

“My thoughts and those of the entire FIA ​​family are with those who have been affected by the terrible situation in the Emilia-Romagna region – said Mohammed Ben Sulayem, president of the International Federation. The safety of all those involved and the efforts of the emergency services are the top priority at this time."