Formula 4 Race Abandoned After 15-Car Crash At Imola

A Formula 4 race at the Imola circuit in Italy was abandoned after only 17 seconds due to a massive 15-car pileup at the start line. The chaos began when two Prema drivers failed to move as the lights went out, causing a chain reaction where cars swerved and collided, with debris scattered across the track. Despite yellow flags being waved, many drivers at the back of the 39-car grid failed to see them, leading to the large crash and a subsequent red flag. Fortunately, all drivers involved were reported to be unharmed. Officials suspended the race, later abandoning it due to the track's noise curfew, with plans to potentially reschedule the race with a reduced duration. Several drivers received grid penalties following the incident, and the event continued the next day with Race 3 scheduled as planned.