Overview

• Yesterday’s severe storm led authorities to display the green flag and postpone the July 2 event to July 3, marking the third consecutive rain delay not seen since 1870.
• Ten historic contrade reconvened in Piazza del Campo to complete three laps of the traditional tufo circuit in the rescheduled race.
• Jockey Giovanni Atzeni rode debut horse Diodoro to his 11th career win, delivering Oca its unprecedented 67th Palio triumph.
• The rare sequence of postponements tested logistical coordination between the Comune di Siena, Carabinieri and race officials.
• La7 and Canale 3 adjusted live broadcasts and streaming to cover the delayed event, prompting renewed discussion of tradition and animal welfare.