Innovative, welcoming, safe: the “new Mugello”
is born
An entrance in the shape of a crash helmet, an increase
in the size of the runoff 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 today 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.
“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.
Finally, as from tomorrow the Autodromo del Mugello will
have a new logo.
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