The Formula 1 was to host the sixth Grand Prix of the season in Imola, but something very unusual happened apart pandemic. The weather situation in the Emilia Romagna area was so critical that the decision had to be made to cancel the race due to numerous floods in the area.
The organizers prioritized the humanitarian work that had to be done in the area and even helped with it. The Formula 1 he did it with a donation. Others, like Yuki Tsunodahe preferred to collaborate in the cleaning work of the area.
The cancellation of the Imola GP prevented a new attempt to Sergio Perez to storm the leadership of max verstappen. The duel of the pilots Red Bull It is being very even, taking the first two positions in four of the five races held so far. Without the dispute of the Italian round, the current world champion continues to lead the World Cup by 14 points.
Aston Martin He missed without this race the chance to test the new upgrade package that was promised for Imola. The illusion of the fans with a victory of Fernando Alonso on a circuit conducive to his style of riding, it remained unrealized, but at least the progress of the new factory of the British.
Also Mercedes He ran out of brand new pieces in Imola. In the case of the Germans, their famous version B with a radical change in the concept of the single-seater came to this GP. However, lewis hamilton and George Russell will have to wait to test the evolution of the team led by Toto Wolff.
Ferrari will have to wait a while longer to run at home. With no word yet on whether Imola will recover, Monza will be his only race in Italy. This improvised break has served them to catch some oxygen and surely continue looking for solutions to the problems they have been reporting. charles leclerc and Carlos Sainz since the start of the season.
Perhaps the only ones who have benefited from the suspension of Imola have been the French of Alpine. without this race, Pierre Gasley he will no longer be on the verge of a race suspension and will be able to breathe a little, although he will still be the driver with the most penalty points on his license.
When and where is the next race?
The next Formula 1 race is the Monaco Grand Prix. it will be sunday May 28 at 3:00 p.m. peninsular time.
Last year, victory at the historic Monaco circuit went to Sergio Pérez, followed by Carlos Sainz second and Max Verstappen third.
