HAMILTON: STAY SAFE IMOLA

Lewis message as floods terror ends racing in Italy

LEWIS HAMILTON said the right decision has been taken to cancel this weekend's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix amid severe flooding in the region.

Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali took the decision to call off the sixth round of the season in northern Italy following an emergency meeting with local authorities and race officials yesterday.

Domenicali's swift move arrived on the day F1 personnel were under instruction not to travel to the circuit in Imola. The paddock was also evacuated on Tuesday because of the risk of flooding.