Faenza

The city of Faenza has been the worst-affected, with the levels of the two rivers crossing it rising rapidly overnight.

Part of what makes Alpha Tauri such a breeding ground for young talent is the tone and feel of the team in the garage, and back in Faenza.

"Dietrich was an exceptional person you will find only once in your life," says Tost, now 67, from his office in Faenza, Italy, from where he is set to retire as Alpha Tauri team principal at the end of 2023.

De Vries and Tsunoda drive for AlphaTauri, which is based in Faenza, a city close to the Imola track and which has been flooded.

“Faenza is already flooded and I am unable to get to my hotel. Returning to the highway is no option either. Stuck in a little village with one fully booked hotel,” he posted on Instagram on Thursday, recounting his experience with pictures and video of roads blocked by landslips.