Official: 2023 F1 Emilia Romagna GP at Imola called off due to flooding. Emilia Romagna GP called off due to flooding.

The decision that was maturing minute by minute, considering the incessantly worsening weather conditions throughout the Emilia Romagna region, has finally been officially announced: Formula 1 will not race in Imola this weekend. It is impossible to think of organizing a complex event like the Grand Prix, which should be a celebration for the community hosting it, in such a dramatic situation as the one the local community is currently experiencing.

Below is the official statement released by F1 to explain the cancellation of the event:

“The Formula 1 community wants to send its thoughts to the people and communities affected by the 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 Formula 1, 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 at Imola.

The decision has been taken because it is not possible to safely hold the event for our fans, the teams and our personnel and it is the right and responsible thing to do given the situation faced by the towns and cities in the region. It would not be right to put further pressure on the local authorities and emergency services at this difficult time.”

Show your support for Scuderia Ferrari with official merchandise collection! Click here to enter the F1 online Store and shop securely! And also get your F1 tickets for every race with VIP hospitality and unparalleled insider access. Click here for the best offers to support Charles and Carlos from the track!

Formula 1 will now be evaluating the ideal options for rescheduling the event but it is considered unlikely to make a return given the crowded schedule this year. There had been plans for a record 23-race calendar in the current Formula 1 situation, however the cancellation of the first race in Italy means that the schedule will be reduced to 22, just like in the previous campaign.