Before I started testing at Mugello, I had no knowledge of the track. I like it, and think it will provide for some good racing. I’ve complained about tracks like Suzuka and Brands Hatch in the past that don’t lend themselves to passing. Mugello is the opposite. There are lots of places for overtaking, and the track design encourages close racing.
Here’s what Wikipedia has to say about Mugello:
“Mugello Circuit (Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello) is a race track in Scarperia e San Piero, Tuscany, Italy. The circuit length is 5.245 km (3.259 mi). It has 15 turns and a 1.141 km (0.709 mi) long straight. The circuit stadium stands have a capacity of 50,000.
“Grand Prix motorcycle racing host an annual event at the circuit (for MotoGP and smaller classes). In 2007 and 2008 the Deutsche Tourenwagen Masters held an annual event. The track is owned by Scuderia Ferrari, which uses it for Formula One testing. The first race of the A1GP 2008–09 season was originally planned to be held at the Mugello circuit on 21 September 2008. However, the race had to be cancelled due to the delay in building the new chassis for the new race cars.
“The circuit hosted its first ever Formula One race on 13 September 2020, named the Tuscan Grand Prix, as part of the season being restructured due to the COVID-19 pandemic. This Grand Prix was the 1000th Grand Prix for Scuderia Ferrari.“
The Mugello race is just ten laps, so it’s going to be important to get a good grid position (Sadly, out of my hands), and get a good start. We’re on to Mugello.
