Official 2023 Emilio-Romagna Grand Prix Race Thread - Round 6 (Cancelled)

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Imola​

When was the track built?​

Imola – or the Autodromo Internazionale Enzo e Dino Ferrari as it’s been known since 1988 – had its foundation stone laid in March 1950. It was ready for testing by October 1952, while racing began at the circuit in 1953.

When was its first Grand Prix?​

Imola first hosted a non-championship F1 race in 1963, but it would take some politicking with Monza in 1980 before the track was awarded the honour of hosting the Italian Grand Prix for the first time that year. From 1981, the two tracks worked together in perfect harmony, with Imola taking on its famous ‘San Marino’ title, and going on to host a total of 27 Grands Prix up until 2006. It returned as venue for the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix in 2020.

What’s the circuit like?​

A thrill ride. After testing his AlphaTauri AT01 at the track in the build-up to the 2020 season, Pierre Gasly called the experience one of the best he’d ever had in a Formula 1 car, while his then-team mate Daniil Kvyat remarked that “an F1 car through corners like Acque Minerali – the entrance is so fast, it’s so cool. It really gives you a lot of adrenaline.” The anti-clockwise circuit is certainly fast, with an old-school feel as the drivers put it on the line in iconic corners like the aforementioned Acque Minerali and Piratella.

Why go?​

Like neighbouring Mugello, Imola is nestled in a fantastic part of the world, with the Tuscan hills to the south, the Adriatic beaches to the east and the gastronomic delights of cities like Bologna, Parma and Modena to the west – as well as the F1 mecca that is Ferrari’s HQ in nearby Maranello. There’s also no getting around the fact that a visit to Imola is an opportunity for F1 fans to pay their respects to Ayrton Senna and Roland Ratzenberger, who lost their lives at the 1994 San Marino Grand Prix.

Emila - Romagna Grand Prix - Schedule Information & TV Broadcast Times​

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Channel 4 Highlights - Broadcast Times​

Saturday 20th May - Emilia Romagna GP Qualifying Highlights - 19:30
Sunday 21st May - Emilia Romagna GP Race Highlights - 18:30

Weekend Weather Forecast (as at 23:00 - 16/05/2023)​


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Track Diagram & Information​


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Previous Race Highlights​

Championship Standings​

To be added!

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Feek said:
@chrismscotland Yet again, I was really confused by your schedule and times, I'm looking at it thinking it's another sprint weekend but that's F3. Any chance you can post the times the way they've been for the last couple of years please?

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Can do just thought people might be interested in more than the F1, others are free to take a go if they don't like the thread
 
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I think the concern is getting the facilities setup, they're not allowed into the circuit today either, and emergency services are tried up dealing with this rather than being able to be at the track. No emergency services = no running.
Should just do Monaco this weekend, its not as if the track isn't already there! Haha

Seriously though - could easily see a curtailed Sat-Sun weekend
 
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Mr Jack said:
Does anyone know how much stuff is stranded at the circuit or in the region? I've seen suggestions that the Monaco GP may be impacted because teams have vehicles and equipment stuck in the area which they won't be able to get to Monaco in time.
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The stories about stuff being stranded seem to be clickbait, there's been nothing from anyone official or in "authority" suggesting any issue with Monaco since the cancellation.
I read an article over the weekend suggesting that most of the stuff had already got out by Fri/Sat but I'm damned if I can find it.
 
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