Imola

(ē`mōlä), city (1991 pop. 62,567), Emilia-Romagna, N central Italy, on the Aemilian Way. It is an agricultural and market center, known for its ceramics. A Roman town (Forum Cornelii), it later (11th cent.) became a free commune. The city was subsequently ruled by tyrants (including the Visconti and the Sforza) until it passed to the papacy in the early 16th cent. Landmarks include a Gothic cathedral, several Renaissance palaces, and the "Rocca," a large fortress (14th cent.).

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Davies said: "It's a bit of a shame we never got the chance to do race two here at Imola but unfortunately in the wet this track has quite a few limits.

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But since the Grand Prix was put off due to the ongoing unrest happening in the kingdom, GP2 Asia has also been forced to postpone its event, and now Imola have been announced as the new hosts.

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Schumacher held off Alonso for 30 nerve-wracking laps at Imola yesterday to claim his first real win since October2004.