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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