The Latest Breaking News from Imola

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.

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. 

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.

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

Veteran’s desire to continue with team may depend on success of imminent upgrades

F1 team unlikely to get near Red Bull after Imola package

Maglie (ITA), 21.04.2023: A particularly busy double weekend for WSK Promotion, with the imminent opening of the Italian Formula 4 Championship on April 23rd in Imola, and at the same time, the great organizational work for the preparation of the fourth and final round of the WSK Super Masters Series on April 27-30…

It was the first time that the two had fought so closely for a race victory all the way to the chequered flag, and Alonso’s superb win appeared to signal a changing of the guard.

The leafy glades of Imola’s public park play host this weekend to the opening round of the 2023 Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine, and the two races – one on Saturday, one on Sunday – will properly capture the attention of single-seater aficionados and talent spotters.