Lewis Hamilton insists right decision is made as Emilia Romagna GP cancelled

RACE OFF: The Emilia Romagna Grand Prix has been cancelled (David Davies/PA)

Lewis Hamilton said the right decision has been taken to cancel this weekend’s Emilia Romagna Grand Prix amid severe flooding in the region.

Formula One boss Stefano Domenicali took the decision to call off the sixth round of the season in northern Italy following an emergency meeting with local authorities and race officials on Wednesday.