THE SHOCK OF THE NEW(ISH)

The story of Formula 1 and Mugello is one of a love that’s remained unconsummated for almost 50 years. Many times the two parties have touched each other, for tests or promotional activities, but the long-awaited marriage never arrived. Hope of a grand prix on the 5245 meters of undulating Tuscan asphalt remained exactly that – hope, seemingly destined to be unfulfilled.

Mugello has never wanted for other international sporting events: it was a crucible of Formula 2 and Formula 3000 back in the day, has hosted World