5/19 10:01 AM PT -- 5/19 -- F1 is also helping out in a big way -- the organization just announced it is making an immediate 1 million euro donation ($1.08 million) to the Emilia-Romagna area to help those affected by the flooding.
F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali explained the gesture ... saying, "I was born and grew up in the marvelous lands of Emilia-Romagna, a place that is living through some of the saddest moments in its history."
"The situation facing the communities in the region is terrible, but I know that the resilience and passion of the people in the region, like so many across Italy, will prevail through this crisis."
He added ... "We must do everything we can to support them at this difficult time and that is why we are donating to help support the relief efforts on the ground."
Formula One's Emilia Romagna Grand Prix was canceled, but Yuki Tsunoda still deserves Driver of the Day honors ... 'cause the AlphaTauri driver decided to step up and help the locals in Italy clean up after this week's severe flooding.
Shots of the Japanese driver's good deed were captured on Thursday ... showing him shoveling mud out of the streets of Faenza, which is home to AlphaTauri headquarters.
Yuki and his team have been doing everything they can to help the area as it deals with the floods -- earlier this week, he called on his followers to donate to relief funds.
"After a horrible night the town is heavily impacted: dust, mud, and the smell of gasoline everywhere," Tsunoda said Wednesday morning. "Currently people are struggling to find food and especially places to stay, after many have been evacuated from their own homes."
"Please, anything you can do to help is appreciated."
After a horrible night the town is heavily impacted: dust, mud, and the smell of gasoline everywhere. Currently people are struggling to find food and especially places to stay,after many have been evacuated from their own homes. Please, anything you can do to help is appreciated pic.twitter.com/NQw72LeCLy
— 角田裕毅/Yuki Tsunoda (@yukitsunoda07) May 17, 2023
Of course, F1 decided Wednesday to scrap the weekend's festivities ... saying it would not be possible to go ahead with the race while ensuring everyone's safety.
Northern Italy has been hit hard by the weather ... with thousands evacuating the area, and at least 13 deaths.
Originally Published -- 5/18 2:24 PM PT