Footage from the circuit shows the trackside river dangerously close to breaking its banks. 😬 9WWOS F1
The Santerno River runs adjacent to the Imola circuit and images circulating on social media on Wednesday showed the river running high and parts of the paddock had flooded.
Italy's National Crisis Unit issued a statement which read, "It was shared the possibility that, in the areas affected by the red alert, the mayors could foresee, for tomorrow, the closure of schools and roads most at risk, starting from those near the banks and landslide areas", and, "The invitation to citizens is to avoid travel as much as possible and to resort, where possible, to smart working".
While the weather isn't expected to be so drastic that racing cannot take place, there are concerns that damage could be done in the days leading up to the grand prix. "I really hope all the people who live in the Emilia-Romagna region stay safe in the next few days," he wrote.
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