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F1 drivers and teams voice support for Imola cancellation 

byFergal Walsh
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F1 drivers and teams voice support for Imola cancellation 
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A number of Formula 1 drivers and teams have voiced their support for the decision to call off the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix weekend.

The announcement was made on Wednesday afternoon, two days before the first on-track session was due to be held.

Adverse weather conditions have struck the area in recent days, leading to severe flooding in the region.

Multiple fatalities have been reported while thousands of people have been forced to evacuate their homes.

Following confirmation that the event from Imola would not take place, drivers and teams took to social media to voice support for the decision as well as sympathy for those affected in the region.

Statement: 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix

Our thoughts are with all those affected in the greater Emilia Romagna region.

Stay safe 🙏#ImolaGP pic.twitter.com/yr5y7tUQxw

— Max Verstappen (@VerstappenCOM) May 17, 2023

Sorry for the fans that this weekend’s race has been cancelled but the safety of everyone involved always has to come first.

Wishing all the best to everyone in the Emilia-Romagna region and surrounding areas that have been affected by these floods.

— George Russell (@GeorgeRussell63) May 17, 2023

pic.twitter.com/lxq6kWM79s

— Esteban Ocon (@OconEsteban) May 17, 2023

Thoughts are with the people in the Emilia-Romagna region, hoping everyone stays safe! https://t.co/9PqrmrZO9l

— Alex Albon (@alex_albon) May 17, 2023

Race weekend in Imola is unfortunately canceled but way more important now: really hope all the people who live in the Emilia-Romagna region stay safe in the next few days !!

— Nico Hülkenberg (@HulkHulkenberg) May 17, 2023

Team Statement pic.twitter.com/Hv1KJtVDZU

— Scuderia Ferrari (@ScuderiaFerrari) May 17, 2023

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— Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS F1 Team (@MercedesAMGF1) May 17, 2023

BWT Alpine F1 Team fully supports the decision taken by @F1 to not proceed with the 2023 Emilia-Romagna GP.
 
Our thoughts are with those who are impacted by the ongoing flooding in the Emilia-Romagna region.
 #Alpine pic.twitter.com/xRCZUWQgA0

— BWT Alpine F1 Team (@AlpineF1Team) May 17, 2023

Guenther shares his thoughts following today's announcement about the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix.#HaasF1 pic.twitter.com/BmPOn7UnXW

— MoneyGram Haas F1 Team (@HaasF1Team) May 17, 2023

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— Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team (@AstonMartinF1) May 17, 2023
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