Several drivers are calling for support for the affected residents
On their respective Twitter accounts, several drivers have shown their support for the population of Emilia-Romagna, hoping that a wave of solidarity will be established to help the residents. One of them stood out: Yuki Tsunoda.
After violent rains ravaged the Emilie-Romagne region, where the Imola circuit is located, the Grand Prix was cancelled in order not to put more pressure on emergency services. Several drivers, including Red Bull drivers, Carlos Sainz in a video message, Esteban Ocon, and George Russell, showed their support for the victims in the Northern Italian region via their Twitter accounts.
A pilot, however, stood out. Indeed, Yuki Tsunoda has been living in the Faenza region, where his team is based, since the end of his first Formula 1 season. The Japanese driver has witnessed firsthand the devastation caused by the rising waters.
Through his Twitter account, the Japanese driver reports on the situation in the affected area. Alongside a video and a photo of a street covered in mud, the Japanese driver writes: “After a horrible night, the city is heavily impacted: dust, mud, and the smell of gasoline everywhere. Currently, people are struggling to find food and, most importantly, places to stay after many have been evacuated from their own homes. Please, any help you can provide will be welcome,” concludes Tsunoda.
After a horrible night the town is heavily impacted: dust, mud, and the smell of gasoline everywhere. Currently people are struggling to find food and especially places to stay,after many have been evacuated from their own homes. Please, anything you can do to help is appreciated pic.twitter.com/NQw72LeCLy
— 角田裕毅/Yuki Tsunoda (@yukitsunoda07) May 17, 2023
Tsunoda also added a QR code to his tweet to facilitate money donations. Stefano Domenicali announced that Formula 1 will also be collecting money for the victims of the natural disaster. This includes special consideration for AlphaTauri employees.
