NEW SEATS ON SALE FOR FORMULA 1 ITALY GP
Anticipation is growing for the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2025, scheduled to take place at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza from September 4 to 7. In response to the strong demand recorded so far, organizers announced today, Wednesday, May 21, the availability of an additional 3,000 grandstand seats, valid for each of the three days of the event and also available for purchase as season tickets.
This new package of coupons follows a sales campaign with more than satisfactory numbers, confirming the public's great enthusiasm for the second national round of the Formula 1 World Championship, in a particularly significant edition as the Championship celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Autodromo Nazionale Monza is thus preparing to welcome even more fans, offering them the chance to experience the unique atmosphere of an iconic event in the Temple of Speed up close.
New tickets are available starting today through official sales channels.
GOVERNMENT ALLOCATES RESOURCES FOR F1 GP IN MONZA: SATISFACTION OF DEL SETTE AND TOMBOLATO
Rome, May 20, 2025. "Great satisfaction." This is how Tullio Del Sette and Giovanni Battista Tombolato - respectively, Extraordinary Commissioner and Sub-Commissioner of the Automobile Club of Italy - commented on the approval, yesterday morning in the Council of Ministers, of the Infrastructure DL, which provides, among other things, resources for the organization of the two Italian stages of the Formula 1 World Championship (5 million euros per year, for the period 2026-2032) and 5.25 million for Imola 2025, which, last Sunday, at theAutodromo Internazionale Enzo and Dino Ferrari, marked a record-breaking edition, with more than 240 thousand fans and supporters crowding the stands and lawns.
According to Commissioner Del Sette, "the allocation of funds for the organization of the two Italian rounds of the Formula 1 World Championship - Monza and Imola - is a very important signal. The government's attention, in fact, confirms the importance of the GPs for the economic induced on the respective territories and the promotion of the image and Made in Italy in the world, and it is also an implicit recognition of the quality and seriousness of the commitment of the ACI - Italian Automobile Sports Federation - in working to ensure our motorsport a future worthy of its extraordinary past."
"A non-formal thanks to the Ministry of Infrastructure for this crucial step," said Sub-Commissioner Tombolato - both for the world of tricolor motorsport and for the very economy of two of the most active and productive regions of our country. Monza and Imola, in fact, represent not only two exceptional sporting events loved and followed all over the world - only in Italy, last Sunday, the Imola GP glued to the TV more than 3 million viewers, with a share of 24.7% - but two extraordinary economic drivers, for the territory and the whole country, whose total induced activities touch, every year, the 600 million euro ".
(ACI Press Release)
PRESENTED AT THE AUTODROME THE MONZA SPORT FESTIVAL
Presented today at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza the 47th edition of the Monza Sport Festival, the event organized by the Ussmb (Union of Sporting Societies of Monza and Brianza) in collaboration with the Municipality of Monza, which will be held in the Temple of Speed on Saturday, May 24 and Sunday, May 25, that is the place where the first edition was held on June 2, 1976.
More than fifty disciplines on "display" that can be tried free of charge by the public. About sixty companies are represented. Many federations and sports promotion bodies present. Three macro areas in which the event will take place: the track with parades of cars and motorcycles (among the protagonists will be Motom, Ferrari Club Caprino, Gilera, Mams), bicycle and skiroll races, paddocks 1 and 2 where many demonstration activities involving visitors will take place, and the building, where conferences, fencing competitions, the Unicef exhibition "The GP of rights , schools in pole position for the future" and school performances will be held. Four scholastic institutes from Monza and Brianza will be present.
Other activities will be held in the outdoor spaces of the racetrack, as this year's calendar is particularly packed .
The CSI (Italian Sports Center) will organize a volleyball tournament and bring a wall for sport climbing.
Fitness enthusiasts will be able to try a new way to get fit: the FitRope, a workout that combines the art of jumping rope with the energy of high-intensity training. And those who enjoy "challenging" sports won't be able to resist trying their hand at parkour, a special obstacle course.
There will be no shortage of wooden toys and old-fashioned games that grandparents were so fond of. The Italian national roller skating team will present itself to the public at full speed on the track on Saturday, May 24. Astro Roller Skating on Saturday, May 24, will organize its Astro Roller Games, while on Sunday it will offer freestyle exhibitions in the morning and figure skating in the afternoon.
Also on Sunday afternoon, the Triuggio Marching Band will entertain those present with its music.
Brianza Fencing will organize the "Open Epee Trophy" on Saturday (men's competitions) and Sunday (women's competitions). On Sunday, May 25, space will be given to cyclists for the races organized by Pedale Monzese: the 92nd City of Monza Gold Medal and the 47th Angelo Schiatti Trophy.
The Monza Sport Festival is also inclusion: the Asd Arcobaleno Calcio Monza will propose a tournament with differently abled youngsters.
As many as two swimming pools will be set up especially for the MSF: one where nautical rescue demonstrations will be held and one dedicated to four-legged friends.
Field hockey Roller Club Monza will also be among the protagonists with exhibitions and demonstration activities.
In addition, the City of Monza has decided to hold the "States General of Sport" where there will be five thematic tables involving Coni, Sport and Health, the Territorial School Office, the Province of Monza and Brianza, Ats Brianza, and the Sports Facilities Association. The Milan Cortina Committee will participate remotely. Representatives of sports associations will be invited.
Thanks to the collaboration of Fiab MonzainBici on Sunday, May 25, at 10 a.m., the "Bimbinbici" event will start from Piazza Trento e Trieste, leading participants to the Autodromo at the Monza Sport Festival.
MV Radio will organize DJ sets and coordinate all stage activities.
The Monza Sport Festival, which enjoys the patronage of the Province of Monza and Brianza, Coni and the Monza Autodrome, is as always free admission from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on both Saturday and Sunday.
(release from the Union of Sporting Societies of Monza and Brianza)
The 5 rarest cars in the world
The 5 rarest cars are not just vehicles, but symbols of luxury, innovation and unparalleled performance. These vehicles are not just means of transportation, but true works of art on four wheels.
Motoring has always attracted the interest of enthusiasts and collectors, particularly those vehicles that are distinguished by their rarity and technical perfection. Rare cars represent the ultimate in technology, luxury and historicity, becoming true collector's items.
In this article, we will explore the five rarest cars in the world, vehicles that a lucky few have had the chance to own.
Ferrari 250 GTO
Among the top 5 rarest cars, the Ferrari 250 GTO is undoubtedly one of the most sought-after rare cars in the world. Produced in the 1960s, with only 36 examples in existence, it has won over collectors because of its legendary track history. The number 250 indicates the displacement of each cylinder of its 3000 cc V12 engine while GTO stands for "Gran Turismo Omologata."
Main features:
- 3.0-liter V12 engine
- Power of about 300 horsepower
- Top speed in excess of 280 km/h
- Production limited to 36 units
In 2018, one of its specimens was sold at auction for a record $48 million.
Bugatti La Voiture Noire
The Bugatti La Voiture Noire is one of the most modern super sports cars, with only one example produced. Unveiled at the Geneva Motor Show in 2019, it was made to celebrate 110 years since the founding of the brand, this supercar is distinguished by its futuristic design and unprecedented power.
Main features:
- W16 8.0-liter engine
- Power of 1,500 horsepower
- Exclusive and customized design
- Unique specimen produced
McLaren F1
The McLaren F1 is a high-performance sports car produced between 1992 and 1998. It was the world's fastest supercar for several years, with a top speed that exceeded 391 mph remaining the fastest naturally aspirated road car ever built.
Main features:
- 6.1-liter V12 engine
- Power of 627 horsepower
- Top speed of 391 km/h
- Only 106 examples produced
Porsche 917
The Porsche 917 is one of the rare cars that has made motor racing history, especially Le Mans. With its design focusing on maximum aerodynamic efficiency and powerful 12-cylinder engine, the Porsche 917 won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1970 and 1971. Although the model had a limited production run, its rarity and legendary track career make it a cult object among car collectors.
Main features:
- 4.5-liter V12 engine
- Power of about 600 horsepower
- Top speed over 200 mph
- Exclusive to racing, with limited production
Rolls-Royce Sweptail
The Rolls-Royce Sweptail is a luxury passenger car, designed at the request of a private client, and is considered the most expensive bespoke car ever made. Inspired by the 2-seater cars of the 1920s and 1930s, with interior details including fine wood trim, leather, and a glass roof, the Rolls-Royce Sweptail represents the ultimate in automotive luxury and craftsmanship.
Main features:
- Fully customized design
- Exclusive handcrafted details
- Estimated value in excess of 13 million euros
- Unique specimen produced
The fascination of rare machines
Each example tells a story of unparalleled innovation, luxury, and performance. Whether historic cars like the Ferrari 250 GTO or modern supercars like the Bugatti La Voiture Noire, these cars represent the ultimate in automotive technology and design.
MONZA CIRCUIT KARTING REOPENS AT AUTODROMO NAZIONALE MONZA STARTING MAY 14
Challenge the clock and test your driving skills behind the wheel of a kart in the breathtaking setting of the Temple of Speed: starting May 14, this all becomes possible again with the reopening of Monza Circuit Karting, located within the Parabolica corner area—named after Michele Alboreto—one of the most iconic sections of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
The track, 380 meters long and 8 meters wide, features four right-hand turns and five left-hand turns. The facility will be open every Wednesday and Friday from 2 PM to 7 PM, and on Saturdays, Sundays, and public holidays during two time slots: from 9 AM to 12 PM and from 2 PM to 7 PM.
Access is allowed for both adults and children aged six and up. For younger drivers (up to 14 years old and with a minimum height of 125 cm), six Sodi L5 5 go-karts with four-stroke engines are available. Adults can enjoy twelve RKT Evo go-karts, also equipped with four-stroke engines.
Monza Circuit Karting will be operational until July 30, 2025, and will reopen again from September 24 to November 23, 2025.
Prices for free practice sessions are €20 for adults (10-minute session) and €16 for children up to 14 years old (also with a minimum height of 125 cm).
For those seeking a more competitive experience, a professional timing system makes it possible to take part in real race formats. The Mini GP, costing €35, includes a 5 minutes qualifying session followed by a 12-lap race. The GP format includes 5 minutes of free practice, 5 minutes qualifying , and a 15-lap grand prix for €50.
Payments can only be made on-site.
Reservations are accepted only for groups of more than ten people.
For more information, you can write to kart.ext@monzanet.it
Companies interested in organizing customized events or corporate activities can contact eventi@monzanet.it.