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The mugello circuit

Designed in 70's and later greatly remodeled by Ferrari, "the Mugello" is one of the most scenic, modern and safe racing facilities in the world. Fully operational year round, the Mugello circuit is the regular test centre of Ferrari F1, the most important manufacturer of MotoGP and World Superbike, other prestigious manufacturer cars italian and international.

To date the Mugello racetrack has hosted the Formula 5.000 Championship (which baptized the renovated circuit on June 23rd, 1974), the Formula 3.000, the Formula 2, the Fia-Gt and has been the only circuit in Italy to host the ITC. The track runs over 5.000 m through the forests and green areas. The elevated areas along the track permit the spectators to take part fully in the race. The facilities have been built with leading technology and the office building is fully equipped with multifunctional facilities.

How to get there

The Circuit is located 30 km north of Florence and 100 km south of Bologna. If you are travelling on the Motorway A1 between Bologna and Florence please exit at Barberino del Mugello (15 km far from the circuit) and follow the road markings "Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello". If you come from the Apennine through the Muraglione and the Futa Pass follow the road signs for Luco di Mugello and Scarperia when you arrive in Borgo S.Lorenzo. From Florence: State road 302 "Faentina" passing through Fiesole, Polcanto, Borgo San Lorenzo and Scarperia.

MISANO WORLD CIRCUIT

Built in 1969, the international race track of Misano began its activities in 1972 and is privately managed. The initial length of the track was 3,488 km, but in 1973 it reached the present length of 4,060 km. Through the years, the border structure of the track was developed with new, larger pits and a paddock of 40,000 square meters. This year the Misano World Circuit is also hosting the MotoGP World Championship Gran Premio Cinzano di San Marino e della Riviera di Rimini.

How to get there

The Misano World Circuit is positioned in the center of Italy and can be easily reached from any location. Situated 110 km southeast of Bologna, 15 km south of Rimini, and 100 km north of Ancona, the race track is easily accessible by plane and train. By car arriving via A14, exit at Riccione-Cattolica. It is advisable to exit at "Cattolica" and then follow the signs for Rimini.

Adria circuit

Adria International Raceway is the gem of the multifunctional complex near Adria in the province of Rovigo, only a few kilometres from the sea. One of the main aspects of the circuit is a very challenging track that can be split into two smaller, completely independent tracks. One of these smaller tracks is equipped with an artificial irrigation system used for specific test sessions for race cars or bikes and the development of street vehicles.

The track has a length of 2,702 metres, qualifying it as a mid-size track capable of hosting auto and bike races at the national and international levels.

The Adria International Raceway is the only circuit in the world with a spectacular and innovative cover for the paddock. This cover transforms the area behind the pit lane into a place for motor homes and hospitality trucks. Most importantly, this cover gives this circuit the possibility to host many different types of events in any weather.

Adria Circuit
S.S. 115 Adria – Rovigo
Frazione Cavanella Po - Località Smergoncino 7
www.adriaraceway.com

The monza circuit

The Autodromo Nazionale di Monza is an automobile circuit located inside Monza Park that hosts many motorcycling events throughout the year, but it is internationally famous for hosting the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix organised by the Automobile Club of Milan almost continuously since 1922.
In addition to Formula 1 and other automobile categories, the circuit also hosts an annual Superbike World Championship race.

With the modifications on the Silverstone circuit, the track is one of the fastest – the official circuit record was set during the tests of the 2004 Italian Grand Prix by Rubens Barrichello with an average speed of 260.395 km/h. The construction of the track was decided in January of 1922 by the Automobile Club of Milan to commemorate the twenty-fifth anniversary of the foundation. The first complete lap on the track was done on July 28th by Pietro Bordino and Felice Nazzaro in a Fiat 570. It was the third permanent circuit in the world, preceded by the American Indianapolis track (1909) and the English Brooklands track (1911), which no longer exists. The Monza track has four long straightaways where Formula 1 cars exceed 300 km/h, and for this reason, it is known among fans as the temple of speed.

PAul richard circuit - Le castellet - France

Paul Ricard, the international circuit owned by Renault, is located in the town of Le Castellet in the Bandol hills about one to two hours from Marseilles in France. Inaugurated on April 19th, 1970, the French Grand Prix for the Formula 1 World Championship was held here until 1990 (since then it has always been held at the Magny-Cours circuit).

It is one of the most famous automobile circuits of the world, known for the “Signes” curve where racers enter at top speeds of more than 340 km/h after the long “Mistral” straightaway. During the French Grand Prix races at Paul Ricard, all Formula 1 journalists were accustomed to being inside this curve to see which drivers entered the curve without decelerating for even a fraction of a second and therefore determining, year after year, the fastest (and the bravest) drivers of the highest category.
The only driver in the history of Formula 1 that was able to never remove his foot from the accelerator throughout the entire curve was Ayrton Senna, (even if in 1986 he was involved in a dangerous accident, without injury, at this point on the circuit due to a sudden break of the engine).
In 1986, the circuit was shortened in the Mistral area and then abandoned in 1990. In 1999, the track was bought by Bernie Ecclestone, and in 2001, after 11 months of work, this legendary circuit became modern and highly technological.

Completely restructured, the Paul Ricard circuit combines aesthetics with comfort and safety, technology with creativity with everything having been designed for the pleasure of driving in complete safety, thanks to unique solutions. Today, the circuit is the test location for major Formula 1 teams.
In addition to automobile races, Paul Ricard was, and still is, a circuit used for motorcycling competitions like the Bol d’Or.

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