An entrance in
the shape of a crash helmet, an increase in the size of the
run-off at the "Arrabbiata 1" corner, the building of new
panoramic viewing grandstands for the Italian motorcycle
Grand Prix and a new press office. These are some of the
most significant changes for the Autodromo del Mugello, the
Tuscan circuit owned by Ferrari, which were unveiled at an
event this week which was attended by Ferrari Sporting
Director, Stefano Domenicali and the circuit director,
Fausto Cappi.
"We can claim to have taken the first step of Mugello's new
season," commented Domenicali. "It's a venue we really
believe in and we have a further programme of development
for it which comprises improvements that are both aesthetic
and functional to the control tower and the creation of a
unique natural viewing area for the public between the
Scarperia and Correntaio corners."
The overall changes made to Mugello have led to an increase
in the logistical equipment of the entire facility. The main
entrance features a gateway in the shape of a crash helmet,
while the new escape road for Arrabbiata 1 covers an area of
11,500 square metres with an increase in width of around 30
metres: now, the two Arrabbiata turns are joined by a single
escape road, over 280 metres in length. The philosophy
behind the changes was summed up by Fausto Cappi, the man in
charge of the Autodromi Ferrari organisation, comprising the
circuits at Mugello and Fiorano, as part of the Ferrari
Direzione Sportiva, headed up by Stefano Domenicali.
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Now, the arrival of the Moto world championship is
imminent. For the Italian Grand Prix, that takes
place on 3 June, there will be 20,000 grandstand
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An entrance in the shape of a crash helmet, an
increase in the size of the run-off at the "Arrabbiata
1" corner, the building of new panoramic viewing
grandstands for the Italian motorcycle Grand Prix
and a new press office. |
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"At the centre of our work has been the needs of the main
users of the circuit; the drivers and spectators, to ensure
maximum safety for the former and the quality of the welcome
and enjoyment provided to the latter." Now, the arrival of
the Moto world championship is imminent. For the Italian
Grand Prix, that takes place on 3 June, there will be 20,000
grandstand seats. The Materassi stand has been extended to
be the biggest at the track, with an 8000 capacity, while
the others are the Correntaio-Ducati stand - 3000 seats -
Central - 5000 covered seats and the Poggio Secco stand,
with 4000 seats, all positioned at key points around the
track, all with their own giant screens. Finally, advanced
ticket sales continue until 27 May, offering "a front row
view."
Two wheeled racers will be centre stage at Mugello on
Saturday 19 May with the Giro d'Italia, as the seventh stage
from Spoleto-Scarperia will take competitors on a complete
lap of the Tuscan track, with the win fought out on the main
straight, as the stage finish is on the line.
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