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Amid the racing, the tyre compounds, the fanfare and another Max Verstappen victory, was this year’s Emilia-Romagna GP the Imola circuit’s farewell to F1?
The 2021 Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix at Imola might have marked the circuit’s farewell to Formula 1 amidst the race excitement and Max Verstappen’s win.
Imola, once a sporadic part of the F1 calendar, is now facing competition for its slot with the current calendar expanded to 24 races and new venues coming into play such as in the Middle East and the United States.
Despite its historical significance as a key Ferrari-centric venue with a passionate fanbase, Imola’s future in Formula 1 seems uncertain, with newer venues gaining favor.
Drivers like Oscar Piastri and Max Verstappen expressed their fondness for Imola, emphasizing its unique character and challenge that would be missed in the F1 calendar.
The Imola circuit, rooted in F1 history and resilience, has played host to iconic moments but now faces the possibility of being replaced by newer tracks worldwide.
Max Verstappen and others will mourn the potential absence of Imola from the Formula 1 lineup, given its rich heritage and emotional ties to the sport.
