India Breaking News reported Formula 1 Contributes €1 Million to Disaster Relief Efforts, that Formula 1 has donated €1 million to support communities affected by floods in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region. The donation comes after the cancellation of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix at the Imola circuit, which was due to host the event. Formula 1 stated that the funds will be directed to local security and civil protection agencies in the region.

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Stefano Domenicali, CEO of Formula 1 and a native of Imola, expressed his concern for the affected communities, emphasizing the importance of supporting them during this difficult time. He thanked the emergency services for their efforts and highlighted the significance of the Imola circuit, named after Ferrari founder Enzo Ferrari and his son Dino.

The donation from Formula 1, along with Ferrari’s contribution of €1 million, will play a crucial role in supporting the recovery and reconstruction efforts in the Emilia Romagna region.

Flash floods and mudslides in Italy’s Emilia Romagna region have led to the deaths of at least nine people and the evacuation of as many as 20,000 residents, according to local authorities. The civil protection agency reported that more than 20 rivers had burst their banks, causing 280 landslides.

Ireni Priolo, vice president of the Emilia Romagna region, stated that while the rain had weakened, the river water was still rising. The region, which had been experiencing a long drought, is on red alert, the highest alert level for life-threatening weather events.

Formula 1 donates €1 million

Italy’s Civil Protection Ministry announced that 600 firefighters from across Italy had been sent to assist with evacuation efforts as the Po River, Italy’s longest river, burst its banks. Several areas, including the city of Bologna, have advised residents to stay indoors.

At Imola, Formula 1 staff were asked to leave the venue as a precautionary measure. The 2023 Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, originally scheduled for this weekend as the first Formula 1 event in Europe, will now take place in Monaco a week later, pending weather conditions.

The joint efforts of Formula 1 and Ferrari, through their substantial financial support, will undoubtedly have a significant impact on the recovery and reconstruction efforts in the affected communities.