Formula One bosses were forced to evacuate the Imola circuit on Tuesday as flooding wrecked preparations for the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix this weekend - but they remain hopeful the race will go ahead despite concerns.
A red alert weather warning is in place for the region, with wind and heavy rain expected to pound the iconic race track over the next 48 hours. Areas around Imola, which is situated near the river Santerno, have already been flooded.
F1 chiefs are anxiously waiting to see if the Santerno will burst its banks, which could send water flooding into the paddock and the circuit. Staff at Imola have returned to their hotels while the situation unfolds, leaving all 20 drivers wondering if a race will go ahead.
