2023 Italian (Imola) Grand Prix - Practice & Qualifying Thread

[tifosi1993]

[FerrariF60]

supposedly LOTS of rain in the next few days, and even for race day my get 50/50 chances of a wet race; we'll see how it's gonna pan out in the next few days

what is Ferrari bringing for this race in terms of updates?? as i've heard rumors that the so called "upgraded suspension" now will ONLY arrive in Barcelona.

[jgonzalesm6]

supposedly LOTS of rain in the next few days, and even for race day my get 50/50 chances of a wet race; we'll see how it's gonna pan out in the next few days

Teams have been told to evacuate the area for the time being due to the amount of rain.

[stefa]

For the time being weather forecast is:

[stefa]

On Thursday I am off to Imola! 945Km for Belgrade to Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
Hope I am not going to get soaked wet and for some decent Ferrari result!

[FerrariF60]

On Thursday I am off to Imola! 945Km for Belgrade to Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari.
Hope I am not going to get soaked wet and for some decent Ferrari result!

hope you have fun there this weekend Stefa. OH, and make sure you pack a poncho as well as an umbrella...just in case

i TOO am hoping for a decent result from Ferrari and our drivers, but given the form we had so far this year, i'm not overly confident to say the least

anyway, Forza Ferrari!!!

[stefa]

hope you have fun there this weekend Stefa. OH, and make sure you pack a poncho as well as an umbrella...just in case

i TOO am hoping for a decent result from Ferrari and our drivers, but given the form we had so far this year, i'm not overly confident to say the least

anyway, Forza Ferrari!!!

Thank you! I really do hope so!
First think packed rubber raincoat!!!

[paolo lalli]

Heavy rain causing concern for race weekend.At the moment it's under watch and act with no formal announcement from the fia regarding modifications to the race.I guess its in the hands of the weather gods.

[jgonzalesm6]

Imola update:

- Roads and bridges in the area are closed
- Staff told not to go to the circuit
- Main paddock appears ok but the F2 and support areas have some water
- Meeting due to take place this morning to discuss the situation. Today at 14h00 there will be an update about Imola general situation.

[paolo lalli]

Love your work keep on reporting with updates.

[jgonzalesm6]

Taking this road from Faenza to Imola is no longer an option.

https://twitter.com/lucy_addictions/...35464239579142

[stefa]

Taking this road from Faenza to Imola is no longer an option.

https://twitter.com/lucy_addictions/...35464239579142

This is terrible.... I am now questioning my decision to go... It is still not late to cancel....

[jgonzalesm6]

This is terrible.... I am now questioning my decision to go... It is still not late to cancel....

The Italian PM is talking about cancelling the GP to focus on the current crisis affecting the area. Nothing confirmed yet. We wait.

[jgonzalesm6]

RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

[racingbradley]

RACE HAS BEEN CANCELLED!

Saving lives is more important.
But another boring weekend looms.

[330 p4]

Saving lives is more important.
But another boring weekend looms.

In the past I would have been annoyed but with so many races and Ferrari not being very good at present I'm quite happy. They didn't have new suspension here so would have been 100 percent rubbish performance. At least now its one less race rivals can extend lead over Ferrari before New suspension is ready (assuming new suspension is a big net improvement compared to rivals).

[FerrariF60]

In the past I would have been annoyed but with so many races and Ferrari not being very good at present I'm quite happy. They didn't have new suspension here so would have been 100 percent rubbish performance. At least now its one less race rivals can extend lead over Ferrari before New suspension is ready (assuming new suspension is a big net improvement compared to rivals).

I wouldn't start counting "your chickens" just yet.....Ferrari are very good at botching up upgrades as we've seen numerous times in the past....

i stand FIRM on my expectations as of late and i'm a firm believer of the saying ........I BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT....kind of thing

[stefa]

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[FerrariF60]

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that is crazy....so much rain
i'm glad that the prime minister called it OFF to focus on helping and rescuing people....after all, IT IS THE RIGHT THING TO DO

[tifosi1993]

The right decision. Saving lives and helping those who have been affected are far more important than having a grand prix.

[jgonzalesm6]

I have seen so many pics and videos of the surrounding town and river(next to the track). Massive flooding. People being helo'd out of their homes.

The rain won't let up for the next 7 to 8 days with 70% chance forecasted.

These people are gonna need global assistance.

[jgonzalesm6]

Check out 1 of many videos.

https://twitter.com/localteamtv/stat...CzuaPvrIUuAAAA

[PURE PASSION]

ooohhh NOOOOO !!!!
And we where up for a dominant win in our home race !!!!
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joke aside,pray for the locals!!! its pretty tough for them !!!

[330 p4]

I wouldn't start counting "your chickens" just yet.....Ferrari are very good at botching up upgrades as we've seen numerous times in the past....

i stand FIRM on my expectations as of late and i'm a firm believer of the saying ........I BELIEVE IT WHEN I SEE IT....kind of thing

Yes you are 100% right. Based on past 15 years the suspension update is likely to not make much difference but if it does 1 race less before it's available is a good thing.

[wisepie]

Cancelling was the right thing to do and for once the FIA has acted quickly and conclusively. Thoughts go out to those affected on so many levels and poor stefa with a ruined weekend on his hands. I feel for them all.

[racingbradley]

Cancelling was the right thing to do and for once the FIA has acted quickly and conclusively. Thoughts go out to those affected on so many levels and poor stefa with a ruined weekend on his hands. I feel for them all.

+ 1

[SS454]

Cancelling was the right thing to do and for once the FIA has acted quickly and conclusively. Thoughts go out to those affected on so many levels and poor stefa with a ruined weekend on his hands. I feel for them all.

agreed

[SilverSpeed]

Cancelling was the right thing to do and for once the FIA has acted quickly and conclusively. Thoughts go out to those affected on so many levels and poor stefa with a ruined weekend on his hands. I feel for them all.

[WS6TransAm01]

Womp Womp.

We will have to wait until next weekend to be disappointed again.

[paolo lalli]

Safety is the number1 priority and the welfare of all.The italian govt and formula 1 have made the correct decision 100%.After the rain the sun will shine again.