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How de Vries got trapped during Imola F1 flood

On Wednesday it was confirmed that the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix would not go ahead due to the issues in the surrounding area, as well as at the Imola track itself.

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The key fallout issues from F1’s Imola cancellation

But as personnel embrace an unexpected free weekend, instead of what was going to be the start of a punishing triple-header, it is wrong to think teams can put their competitive thoughts on hold for another few days.

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De Vries grateful for help after Imola F1 flood struggles

The Dutch rookie has also thanked people who helped him along the way – including a member of the McLaren team - as Italy's Emilia Romagna region has been impacted by heavy rainfall causing people to be evacuated from their homes.

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The grim reality that made Imola’s F1 weekend impossible to save

Sure, there have been rain impacted races, like Spa in 2021, and days lost to extreme events like the typhoon that hit Suzuka qualifying day in 2019, but the abandonment of an entire grand prix just days before it starts is quite unprecedented.

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Why F1's condensed calendar leaves Imola 2023 return unlikely

The writing was on the wall for the first European round of the season after extreme rainfall caused severe floods throughout the Emilia Romagna region, including parts of the Imola circuit's paddock. Following crunch talks between F1, the FIA and the local authorities, the decision was taken on Wednesday to…

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F1 teams, drivers react to "right and responsible" Imola cancellation

F1 confirmed on Wednesday afternoon that the Imola race would not take place following discussions with "the president of the FIA, the competent authorities including the relevant ministers, the president of the Automobile Club of Italy, the president of Emilia Romagna region, the mayor of the city and the promoter".

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancelled due to 'adverse weather conditions'

Formula One personnel have been told to stay away from the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, with adverse weather conditions rendering racing impossible at Imola this weekend.

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Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix CANCELLED due to massive floods at Imola

The Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix was due to take place in Imola, Italy this weekend but Formula 1 chiefs have decided to cancel the event, with deadly flooding nearby

Daily Mirror

Italian deputy PM calls for Imola F1 to be postponed

For the second time in a few weeks, adverse weather has wreaked havoc on Emilia Romagna, with reports emerging of severe floods near the Imola circuit, the city of Bologna and other parts of the Italian region.

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in doubt due to persistent rain in northern Italy

The paddock at the Imola circuit was evacuated on Tuesday due to the risk of flooding.

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Lewis Hamilton backs decision to scrap flood-hit Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Formula One drivers and teams have backed the decision to cancel this weekend’s flood-hit Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.

The Guardian - UK

Imola remains a no-go zone for F1 personnel as flood threat remains

On what should have been a critical set up day for teams ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, the pits and paddock will instead be left empty as preparations are derailed by the unprecedented weather situation in Italy.

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Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: F1 personnel told to stay away for second day amid flooding threat

Formula 1 personnel have been told to stay away from the Imola paddock for a second successive day amid the ongoing heavy rainfall and danger of flooding in the area.

Evening Standard

Emilia Romagna Grand Prix: F1 personnel evacuated from Imola paddock amid flood fears

Images showed heavy rainfall hitting track with race only days away

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F1 paddock evacuated as Emilia Romagna GP hit by severe weather

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at Imola is under threat after severe weather hit the region and caused the evacuation of the paddock

Evening Standard

F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix 2023: Weather forecast, session start time, full schedule and how to watch on TV

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix takes place this weekend for the sixth round of the 2023 Formula One season, amid fears of a wash-out in Imola.

Daily Mirror

F1 evacuate Imola circuit due to floods as Sunday's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at risk

This weekend's Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix in Italy is scheduled to take place in Imola - but heavy rain in the region has left the upcoming Formula One race in doubt

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Imola F1 paddock evacuated ahead of flood threat

Images posted on social media indicated that the paddock and TV compound had already been affected by accumulated water after a lengthy period of rain in the area caused the level of the river to rise.

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2023 F1 Emilia Romagna GP – How to watch, session timings and more

After darting across the globe, F1 heads to Italy and the iconic Imola for the start of the European stretch of the season and the next major race plotted to host a raft of car updates all over the pitlane.

Motorsport

Imola F1 weekend faces disruption amid red alert weather warning

With Italy already having faced a spell of adverse weather this month, which has triggered storms and floods, the situation has shown no sign of improving this week.

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Imola F1 weekend risks disruption amid red alert weather warning

With Italy already having faced a spell of adverse weather this month, which has triggered storms and floods, the situation has shown no sign of improving this week.

Motorsport

Bottas: Alfa Romeo "definitely needs" Imola F1 upgrade package

The Hinwil team had a new front wing in Australia and a revised beam wing in Miami, but Bottas says that more is needed in order to move the C43 further up the grid.

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How Imola tyre trial could offer path to better racing in F1

With drivers forced to use the hard (Q1), medium (Q2) and soft (Q3) compounds in the three sessions on Saturday, rather than having complete free choice, it could serve to shake things up in terms of the fight for grid positions.

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AlphaTauri says new F1 floor for Imola will be a "significant" step

A difficult start to the 2023 season for the Faenza outfit was followed by critical comments from team boss Franz Tost and the sudden departure of head of aerodynamics Dickon Balmforth.

Evening Standard

Lewis Hamilton warns of step into the unknown for Mercedes at Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Lewis Hamilton has likened the next stop on the F1 calendar in Imola to a step into the unknown for his Mercedes team.

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