F1 News: Emilia Romagna Grand Prix Under Threat Of Cancellation With Just A Few Days To Go

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix is under threat with just a few days to go.

The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix could be in trouble this weekend with severe weather warnings declared. 

The race weekend in Imola is due to start this Friday with the first two free practice sessions, followed by the third practice session and qualifying on Saturday before the race on Sunday. And, with just a few days to go, red weather warnings have been released. 

An eagled-eyed fan has shared the news to Twitter, writing:

"There could be no Imola GP this weekend.

"The entire region of Emilia Romagna has been declared by Civil Defense in conditions of Red Weather for the next 2 days (April 16-17), but the weather will most likely remain the same for the rest of the week.

*Note: The image below shows that the dates are May 16-17 rather than April.

"Should the weather remain the same / worsen and should the Civil Defense declare the region in conditions of Red Weather for the weekend as well, there's nothing Formula 1 can do and the weekend would fail."

should the weather remain the same / worsen and should the Civil Defense declare the region in conditions of Red Weather for the weekend as well, there's nothing Formula 1 can do and the weekend would fail

— emi (@maraneIlo) May 15, 2023

The Twitter user continued:

"I obviously meant May, not April.

"When I say that should Civil Defence extend the Red Weather warning to the weekend there's *absolutely* nothing Formula 1 could do — i really, really mean it. in that case not even almighty Domenicali could make the GP happen. it's literally out of their jurisdiction

when i say that should Civil Defence extend the Red Weather warning to the weekend there's *absolutely* nothing Formula 1 could do — i really, really mean it. in that case not even almighty Domenicali could make the GP happen. it's literally out of their jurisdiction

— emi (@maraneIlo) May 15, 2023

According to Accuweather.com, the red weather warnings are for rain with orange warnings of thunderstorms and wind. 

There is yet to be any announcements from the event holders over whether the grand prix will be called off but it will be interesting to see how this plays out over the next few days.