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F1 adjusts Emilia Romagna GP schedule due to Royal funeral

Formula 1 has adjusted the schedule of its practice and qualifying sessions for this weekend's Emilia Romagna GP at Imola out of respect for the funeral service of H.R.H Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh.

The timetable for Saturday's track action has been brought forward I order to ensure that no running takes place at the Autodromo Enzo e Dino Ferrari during the service.

Qualifying will therefore take place between 14h00-15h00 CET, while FP3 has been moved to 11h00-12h00 CET.

In accordance with F1's sporting regulations that require FP3 to start no less than 19 hours after the end of second practice, Friday's sessions have also been move forward.

FP1 will take place between 11h00-12h00 CET and FP2 will unfold between 14h00-15h30 CET.

Formula 1 has also scheduled a minute of silence ahead of qualifying to honor the memory of H.R.H Prince Philip.

Sunday's race at Imola will start at 15h00 CET.

Emilia Romagna GP revised timetable:

FP1               11h00 CET
FP2               14h00 CET
FP3               11h00 CET
Qualifying    14h00 CET
Race              15h00 CET

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