19.05.2007 THE FERRARI-OWNED MUGELLO CIRCUIT RECEIVES AN UPGRADE

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.
 

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.

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.


"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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