“It’s Spa 2021 all over again!”- F1 Twitter reacts as rain causes havoc ahead of the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix

"It's Spa 2021 all over again!"- F1 Twitter reacts as rain causes havoc ahead of the 2022 Monaco Grand Prix

Heavy rain in Monaco ahead of it’s 2022 Grand Prix caused havoc before the FIA decided to red flag the session before the race started. 

There was a time when rain was a welcome sight for fans. It was particularly due to the fact that it usually shook the order of the field up, and brought the field closer. However, after last year’s Belgian GP, everything changed.

In Spa 2021, we just saw two laps of “racing action” behind the safety car under extremely heavy rain. After those two laps, then race director Michael Masi decided to pull the plug and cancel the race altogether. As simple as it sounds, F1 fans remember how painful those five hours were.

What’s even worse is the fact that drivers were awarded half the points for just two laps of racing behind an SC.

When rain in Monaco delayed yet another race start, the first thing that crossed the mind of F1 fans was “Spa 2021”.

The conditions in Monaco however, aren’t as treacherous it it were in Belgium. The rain was heavy, but many people felt that it was enough for the race to start regardless.

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F1 Twitter reacts to the delaying of Monaco Grand Prix

As always fans started to share memories of their traumatic experience from Belgium last year. We haven’t had a wet race so far in 2022, and the very first rain we see has led to a delay in the start of the race.

A race as iconic and prestigious as Monaco getting cancelled or facing similar outcome as that of the 2021 Belgian GP will be a huge blow. Millions of fans watching from home, and those at track will be heavily disappointed.

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Basketball Editor Somin Bhattacharjee first discovered the game during the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Not long after, he turned to the NBA and found himself drawn to the Golden State Warriors — right at the start of Stephen Curry’s rise. Over time, the admiration turned into full-blown support for the team, one that continues even as the Curry era approaches its twilight. A true hoophead, Somin also follows EuroLeague basketball closely and enjoys exploring the game beyond the NBA. Though holding a bachelor's degree in marketing, Somin discovered his true calling in writing. Since 2021, he has penned over 3,000 articles for TheSportsRush, covering everything from breaking news to sharp opinion pieces and detailed exclusives. He thrives on writing about in-game moments and the reactions that make basketball a uniquely emotional sport. Beyond basketball, Somin plays different sports including soccer and remains a passionate fan of Spanish football giants Real Madrid

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