Racing in the rain is a part of Formula 1 with Gerhard Berger criticising the sport for being 'much too careful' with its use of the Safety Car. Round two of this year's championship, the Emilia Romagna Grand Prix, began on a wet track as the rain came down at Imola. Immediately there were concerns raised by pundits that it could be a Safety Car start, however, in the end Race Control declared a standing start. They did, however, go with a rolling start after the red flag stoppage for George Russell and Valtteri Bottas' crash. Explaining his decision, FIA race director Michael Masi said: 'Having looked at the situation, and particularly with the left-hand side of the track on the approach...
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