Emilia Romagna Grand Prix cancelled amid persistent rain in northern Italy
The IndependentSign up to our free sport newsletter for all the latest news on everything from cycling to boxing Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news Sign up to our free sport email for all the latest news SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been cancelled due to adverse weather conditions in the region. “Following discussions between Formula One, 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, the decision has been taken not to proceed with the Grand Prix weekend in Imola. The Emilia Romagna region has been badly affected by torrential rain which caused extensive flooding, killing two people and forcing hundreds to be evacuated from their homes, earlier this month. A statement from the double world champion read: “Max Verstappen is supportive of the decisions made by F1 and local authorities to cancel the Grand Prix.
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