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F1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Circuit Flooding Causes Evacuation

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Flooding Causes Evacuations at Italian GP CircuitDan Istitene - Formula 1 - Getty Images

Preparations for this weekend’s Formula 1 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix have been affected by severe rainfall affecting the Imola circuit and surrounding region.

Formula 1 has reconvened at Imola to commence a run of three races in as many weekends, with Monaco and Barcelona following in quick succession.

On Monday evening a red alert was issued by Italy’s Department of Civil Protection, warning of heavy rainfall, flooding and the risk of landslides through Tuesday and Wednesday. Emilia Romagna has been affected by heavy rain in recent weeks with two fatalities in the area earlier in the month.

As much as six inches of rainfall has been forecast through Tuesday and Wednesday morning.

Personnel in the Formula 1 paddock, setting up the standard infrastructure, were instructed to evacuate on Tuesday afternoon as a precaution.