Why F1’s condensed calendar leaves Imola 2023 return unlikely

The writing was on the wall for the first European round of the season after extreme rainfall caused severe floods throughout the Emilia Romagna region, including parts of the Imola circuit’s paddock. Following crunch talks between F1, the FIA and the local authorities, the decision was taken on Wednesday to call off this weekend’s event, so all focus could go to restoring infrastructure and freeing up medical services to help the affected communities.

F1’s official…