“Main team is not impacted,” Alpine clarifies doubts about team shifting amidst worsening weather ahead of Imola GP
The Imola GP is now stalled due to worsening of the weather conditions and some Alpine personnel had to shift to another hotel to avoid any consequences.
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The Emilia Romagna region, home to the Imola Grand Prix, is in a poor situation right ahead of the race weekend because of the worsening weather. As per the forecasts, a “Red Weather” warning has been issued in the area because there are chances of torrential rainfall, flooding, etc. Till now, there has been no official intimation regarding whether the race would be suspended in the middle of such weather.
News of the Imola weather is going around in F1 Twitter as all the fans are curious to know whether holding a race this weekend would be conducive. The new reports have suggested that the conditions have become more serious, and even though the F1 circus has already arrived for the Imola GP, they were advised not to visit the paddocks as a flood is anticipated. Amidst all this, a rumor got some spotlight as it claimed the team personnel of Alpine have been asked to move from their hotel as the weather might only get even worse.
News of the Alpine crew shifting accomodation made fans question if the much-awaited Imola GP would even be held this weekend. But now, the French squad has given an official clarification regarding the news. They said, “A couple of members from the setup crew have had to move hotel in Imola due to the adverse weather. The main team (mechanics, engineers) are in a different hotel in a nearby town and not impacted.“
F1 prohibits team members from visiting Imola paddock on Wednesday, further steps remain to be discussed
The weather conditions in Imola have become quite serious ahead of the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, and there is a high chance that the race might be cancelled. Some weather reports have suggested there is an 88% chance of rainfall in Imola during this Saturday and Sunday. But the Grand Prix still has a green light from the F1 authorities as of yet. On Thursday, a meeting will be reportedly held and further decisions regarding the future of this weekend will be made.
Meanwhile, Ferrari have decided to delay their plan to add some upgrades to their car ahead of their home Grand Prix. This is because their Team Principal Frederic Vasseur, along with the other executives, have decided it would not be sustainable to debut their new fittings during the variable weather conditions. This has dimmed the hopes of Tifosis who expected the new upgrades to boost their team’s performance in Imola. Now, it remains to be seen whether Ferrari manages to impress even without the upgrades at their home race.
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