Formula 1 to join Italian flood relief efforts with 1 million euro donation

Formula 1 will join Italian flood relief efforts with a one-million-euro donation.

Rescue crews in Emilia-Romagna. (Dipartimento Protezione Civile)

“I was born and grew up in the marvelous lands of Emilia Romagna, a place that is living through some of the saddest moments in its history,” said Stefano Domenicali, president and CEO of Formula 1.

“The situation facing the communities in the region is terrible, but I know that the resilience and passion of the people in the region, like so many across Italy, will prevail through this crisis. We must do everything we can to support them at this difficult time and that is why we are donating to help support the relief efforts on the ground.”

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

The sport will contribute to the Emilia-Romagna Agency for Territorial Safety and Civil Protection to support communities impacted by the flood disaster.

The death toll has risen to at least 12, with thousands evacuated due to flooding and landslides. Over 4,000 rescue personnel have been deployed to the four effected provinces, with more than 600 people rescued since May 16.

F1 joins Ferrari in making a sizeable contribution to the relief fund, with the Italian company also making a €1 million donation earlier in the week.