Formula 1 Manager Donates IDR 16 Billion for Flood Aid in Italy

Organizer F1 (Formula 1) announced on Friday (19/5/2023), it will donate 1 million euros (around Rp. 16 billion) to support communities affected by floods in the Emilia Romagna region of Italy.

The Imola Circuit was scheduled to host the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix this weekend but the race was canceled due to severe flooding in the region.

Formula 1 said in a statement that the money would be donated to the region’s Regional Safety and Civil Protection Agency.

Stefano Domenicali, chief executive of Formula One who was born and raised in Imola, said the local community was facing a dire situation.

“We must do everything we can to support them in this difficult time and that is why we are donating to help with relief efforts on the ground,” he said.

“My thoughts, on behalf of the entire Formula 1 community, are with everyone affected and we would like to thank the emergency services for their incredible work.”

The Imola Circuit is named after Ferrari founder Enzo and his son Dino, with the Maranello-based Italian luxury sports car maker also announcing a one million euro donation.

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