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Formula 1 World Championship 2023: news, calendar, drivers, rankings and all the information

The 2023 Formula 1 World Championship is set to go down in history. With its 24 Grands Prix, in fact, it will be the longest ever. Among the main novelties of the 2023 F1 season is the doubling of the Grands Prix held with the Sprint Race, which go from 3 to 6. Here is the complete calendar and the list of teams and riders in the race.

February will be the month for the official presentations of the single-seaters and for the early season tests. In March, however, the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship will come alive. In fact, the first Grand Prix of a very long season is already scheduled for 5 March , destined to end only at the end of November. 10 teams and 20 drivers will battle it out on tracks around the world, to snatch the trophies won in 2022 from Max Verstappen (drivers' championship) and Red Bull (constructors' championship). Here's everything you need to know about the upcoming Formula 1 season.

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The 2023 Formula 1 race calendar

As anticipated, the 2023 edition of the Formula 1 World Championship will be the longest ever. In fact, the world car championship will count 24 Grands Prix , 2 of which in Italy (Imola and Monza). Shanghai (China), Losail (Qatar) and Las Vegas enter the calendar (bringing the GPs in the United States to 3), while Le Castellet (France) leaves the scene. It starts on March 5 with the Bahrain Grand Prix , scheduled on the Sakhir circuit, and ends on November 26 in Abu Dhabi , on the Yas Island post. Here is the complete program.

• 5 MAR – Bahrain Grand Prix – Sakhir (Bahrain)
• 19 MAR – Saudi Arabian Grand Prix – Jeddah (Saudi Arabia)
• 2 APR – Australian Grand Prix – Melbourne (Australia)
• 16 APR – Chinese Grand Prix – Shanghai (China)
• 30 APR - Azerbaijan Grand Prix – Baku (Azerbaijan)
• 7 MAY – Miami Grand Prix – Miami (Florida - USA)
• 21 MAY – Made in Italy and Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix – Imola (Italy)
• 28 MAY - Monaco Grand Prix - Monte Carlo (Monaco)
• 4 JUN – Spanish Grand Prix – Barcelona (Spain)
• 18 JUNE – Canadian Grand Prix – Montreal (Canada)
• 2 JUL – Austrian Grand Prix – Spielberg (Austria)
• 9 JUL – British Grand Prix – Silverstone (England)
• 23 JUL – Hungarian Grand Prix – Budapest (Hungary)
• 30 JUL – Belgian Grand Prix - Spa-Francorchamps (Belgium)
• 27 AUG – Dutch Grand Prix – Zandvoort (Holland)
• 3 SEPT – Italian Grand Prix – Monza (Italy)
• 17 SEP – Singapore Grand Prix - Marina Bay Street Circuit (Singapore)
• 24 SEPT – Japanese Grand Prix – Suzuka (Japan)
• 8 OCT – Qatar Grand Prix – Losail (Qatar)
• 22 OCT – United States Grand Prix – Austin (Texas - USA)
• 29 OCT – Mexico City Grand Prix - Mexico City (Mexico)
• 5 NOV - Sao Paulo Grand Prix - Sao Paulo (Brazil)
• 18 NOV – Las Vegas Grand Prix – Las Vegas (California – USA)
• 26 NOV – Abu Dhabi Grand Prix - Yas Island (Abu Dhabi)

Read also: The 2023 calendar of single-seater presentations and official tests

The drivers and teams that will compete for the F1 world title in 2023

If the 2023 Formula 1 World Championship calendar presents few but important innovations, there are also movements regarding the line-up of drivers hired by the teams. Compared to 2022, the teams that will compete for the titles are the same (always 10), while there are different changes at the wheel of the single-seaters, with numerous changes of "shirt" behind the wheel.

Here are all the complete teams.

Haas

• Kevin Magnussen - Confirmed
• Nico Hulkenberg - new

Red Bull

• Max Verstappen - confirmed
• Sergio Perez - confirmed

Aston Martin

• Fernando Alonso - new
• Lance Stroll - confirmed

McLaren

• Oscar Piastri - new
• Lando Norris - confirmed

AlphaTauri

• Nyck de Vries - new
• Yuki Tsunoda - confirmed

Williams

• Logan Sargeant - new
• Alexander Albon – confirmed

Ferrari

• Charles Leclerc - confirmed
• Carlos Sainz - confirmed

Mercedes

• Lewis Hamilton - confirmed
• George Russell - confirmed

Alpine

• Pierre Gasly - new
• Esteban Ocon - confirmed

Alfa Romeo

• Valtteri Bottas - confirmed
• Guanyu Zhou – confirmed

Formula 1 World Championship 2023 results and standings

Below, the results of the races and the updated classifications of the drivers' and constructors' championships.

The results of the Grand Prix

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The 2023 Formula 1 driver standings

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The Formula 1 2023 constructors standings

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Results and standings of the Formula 1 World Championship 2022

Below, the final classifications of the drivers' and constructors' championships for the 2022 season.

The final Formula 1 2022 driver standings

1. Max Verstappen - Red Bull - 454 points
2. Leclerc Charles - Ferrari – 308 points
3. Perez Sergio - Red Bull - 305 points
4. Russell George - Mercedes AMG - 275 points
5. Sainz Carlos - Ferrari – 246 points
6. Hamilton Lewis - Mercedes AMG - 240 points
7. Norris Lando - McLaren - 122 points
8. Ocon Esteban - BWT Alpine – 92 points
9. Alonso Fernando - BWT Alpine - 81 points
10. Bottas Valtteri - Alfa Romeo - 49 points
11. Vettel Sebastian - Aston Martin - 37 points
12. Daniel Ricciardo - 37 points
13. Magnussen Kevin - Haas - 25 points
14. Gasly Pierre - AlphaTauri - 23 points
15. Stroll Lance - Aston Martin - 18 points
16. Schumacher Mick - Haas - 12 points
17. Tsunoda Yuki - AlphaTauri - 12 points
18. Zhou Guanyu - Alfa Romeo - 6 points
19. Albon Alexander - Williams - 4 points
20. De Vries Nyck - Williams - 2 points
21. Nicholas Latifi - Williams - 2 points
22. Nicolas Hulkenberg - Aston Martin - 0 points

The final Formula 1 2022 constructors standings

1. Red Bull - 759 points
2. Ferrari – 554 points
3. Mercedes – 515 points
4. Alpine - 173 points
5. McLaren - 159 points
6. Alfa Romeo - 55 points
7. Aston Martin - 55 points
8. Haas - 37 points
9. AlphaTauri - 35 points
10. Williams - 8 points

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Motorsport 2023 season, all the most important appointments in the motor world

The 2023 Motorsport and motoring season is full of appointments and news, starting with Formula 1, which is getting longer and renewed. But the other competitions are not far behind, from Formula E to the World Endurance Championship up to the GT World Challenge Europe. Rich calendars that promise great emotions to all four-wheel enthusiasts.

Formula 1 2023, 24 races scheduled and departure on March 5th

The Formula 1 World Championship will kick off on 5 March 2023 in Bahrain and will be the longest in history, with 24 races , one more than last year. The closure, however, is scheduled for November 26 in Abu Dhabi. Two Grands Prix absent in 2022 are back on the list: Las Vegas and Qatar. On the other hand, the French Grand Prix leaves the list of competitions. In Italy, on the other hand, both appointments have been confirmed: Imola for the Made in Italy Grand Prix and Monza for the Italian Grand Prix (September 3, 2023).

Find out more about the 2023 Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix

Formula 2 2023, 14 grands prix with two stages in Italy

Double Italian round also for the 2023 Formula 2 season , again with Monza and Imola on track. The championship, made up of 14 stages, will always start on March 5 from Bahrain and will end on November 26 in the United Arab Emirates. Here is the complete calendar:

• March 3-5: Bahrain (Sakhir)
• March 17-19: Saudi Arabia (Jeddah)
• March 31-April 2: Australia (Melbourne)
• April 28-30: Azerbaijan (Baku)
• May 19-21: Italy (Imola)
• 25-28 May: Monaco (Monte Carlo)
• June 2-4: Spain (Montmeló)
• June 30-July 2: Austria (Spielberg)
• July 7-9: Great Britain (Silverstone)
• 21-23 July: Hungary (Hungaroring)
• 28-30 July: Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
• 25-27 August: Netherlands (Zandvoort)
• 1-3 September: Italy (Monza)
• November 24-26: United Arab Emirates (Yas Marina)

Formula 3 2023, 10 grand prix in 6 months

The 2023 Formula 3 season, on the other hand, sees the total number of appointments rise from 9 to 10, with the entry of Australia and Monaco and the exit of Zandvoort. The departure is always scheduled for March 5 from Bahrain, while the closing will be in Monza on September 3. Here is the list of all stages:

• March 3-5: Bahrain (Sakhir)
• March 31-April 2: Australia (Melbourne)
• May 19-21: Italy (Imola)
• 25-28 May: Monaco (Monte Carlo)
• June 2-4: Spain (Montmeló)
• June 30-July 2: Austria (Spielberg)
• July 7-9: Great Britain (Silverstone)
• 21-23 July: Hungary (Hungaroring)
• 28-30 July: Belgium (Spa-Francorchamps)
• 1-3 September: Italy (Monza)

Formula E 2023, ninth season for the electric car championship

The 2023 season will be the ninth for Formula E, the championship dedicated to electric cars, which will visit 11 cities for a total of 16 Grands Prix. It starts on January 14 from Mexico City and ends on July 30 in London.

Below, the complete calendar of the Formula E rounds:

• Round 1: Mexico City - 14 January 2023
• Round 2: Diriyah - 27 January 2023
• Round 3: Diriyah - 28 January 2023
• Round 4: Hyderabad - 11 February 2023
• Round 5: Cape Town - 25 February 2023
• Round 6: Sao Paulo - 25 March 2023
• Round 7: Berlin - 22 April 2023
• Round 8: Berlin - 23 April 2023
• Round 9: Monaco - 6 May 2023
• Round 10: Jakarta - 3 June 2023
• Round 11: Jakarta - 4 June 2023
• Round 12: Portland - June 24, 2023
• Round 13: Rome - 15 July 2023
• Round 14: Rome - 16 July 2023
• Round 15: London - 29 July 2023
• Round 16: London - 30 July 2023

World Endurance Championship (WEC) 2023, 6 unmissable stages to celebrate the tenth season

The 2023 FIA World Endurance Championship WEC calendar grows by one stage compared to the previous year. Seven appointments in nine months, from the USA to Bahrain.

Here is the complete WEC calendar :

• March 17: United States - 1000 Miles of Sebring
• April 16: Portugal - 6 Hours of Portimao
• April 29: Belgium - 6 Hours of Spa-Francorchamps
• 10-11 June: France - 24 Hours of Le Mans
• July 9: Italy - 6 Hours of Monza
• September 10: Japan - 6 Hours of Fuji
• November 4: Bahrain - Bahrain 8 Hours

GT World Challenge Europe 2023, 10 Grand Prix for Gran Turismo cars

The GT World Challenge Europe is one of the most important international competitions for GT cars. The 2023 calendar includes 10 stages in as many circuits :

• 22-23 April: Italy – Monza Endurance Cup
• May 13-14: Great Britain - Brands Hatch Sprint Cup
• 23-24 May: Test 24 Hours of Spa - Spa-Francorchamps
• June 3-4: 1000 km Paul Ricard - Paul Ricard Endurance Cup
• 29 June – 2 July: 24 Hours of Spa - Spa-Francorchamps Endurance Cup
• 15-16 July: Italy - Misano Adriatico Sprint Cup
• June 29-30: Germany – Nürburgring Endurance Cup
• September 2-3: Germany – Hockenheim Sprint Cup
• 16-17 September: Spain – Valencia Sprint Cup
• 30 September – 1 October: Spain – Montmeló Endurance Cup
• 14 – 15 October Netherlands: Zandvoort - Sprint Cup

WRC 2023, the FIA championship for rally cars

Thirteen races, 8 of which on dirt roads (a circumstance that has caused some controversy): this is the calendar for the 2023 season of the World Rally Championship, the FIA world championship dedicated to rally cars. Here are all the stages with their respective terrains:

• January 20-22: Monaco - Mixed
• February 10-12: Sweden - Snow
• March 17-19: Mexico - Offroad
• April 21-23: Croatia - Asphalt
• May 12-14: Portugal - Off road
• June 2-4: Sardinia - Dirt road
• June 23-25: Kenya - Off road
• July 21-27: Estonia - Off road
• 4-6 August: Finland - Off road
• 8-10 September : Greece - Off road
• 29th September - 1st October: Chile - Off road
• October 27-29: Central Europe - Asphalt
• November 17-19: Japan - Asphalt

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Corporate team building activity, 3 winning ideas to make a group

Corporate team building activities have long been widespread among companies in every sector. Through team building events, in fact, it is possible to work on the harmony and motivation of employees, enhancing the so-called human resources of the company. The important thing, however, is to find the right idea, the one that manages to keep fun and effectiveness together. Here are 3 ideas for successful corporate team building.

Those who work in the human resources sector know it well: creating a positive climate among company employees is essential to allow them to work at their best and be productive. In fact, a motivated worker who feels part of a project that enhances him is naturally led to commit more, to contribute ideas and energy to the good running of the company, to collaborate with colleagues in a profitable way. An advantage for everyone: for the company, which will see its productivity grow, and for the worker, who will not experience the time spent in the factory or office with frustration. But how are these positive results achieved? The modalities are obviously manifold. An important role, however, is played by the so-called corporate team building activities , that is, initiatives aimed precisely at cementing employees, motivating them and helping them to form a group. Like many of the innovations in entrepreneurship and human resource management, corporate team building events originated in the United States but soon spread around the world. In Italy, for many years now, the HR departments of the largest and most innovative companies have been carrying out periodic team building activities aimed at all employees or specific sectors . More and more often, in the personnel offices, there are professionals who are specifically dedicated to organizing these initiatives and are always looking for new ideas and ideas for team building . Of course, there are many possibilities. At least 3, however, have an edge and deserve to be tried at least once.

Escape room, only those who play as a team win

The first idea for a winning corporate team building is the escape room , a group game that is now very popular and widespread in all major Italian cities. Technically, these are rooms (or perhaps it would be better to talk about labyrinths) from which it is possible to escape only by solving chain puzzles . There are many different types of escape rooms . What changes is above all the setting : from horror to science fiction, there is no suggestion that has not been explored by the creators of these game rooms. What does not change is the fundamental ingredient needed to pass the test: the harmony of the group. From an escape room you can only go out together, if you are a team. And this is precisely the reason that makes this format particularly suitable for corporate team building initiatives .

Adventure park, to make groups in the open air

Another activity much loved by human resources managers is the path inside an adventure park . And even in this case, the variety of the offer generates the embarrassment of choice. Around Italy, in fact, there are many equipped parks that offer the opportunity to try your hand at adventurous paths , including suspension bridges, launches with lianas and walls of rope to climb. All tests that allow you to test your resourcefulness and that, if lived in a group, are also a valid test of harmony and empathy . With an important addition: carrying out outdoor team building activities, immersed in nature, contributes to the psychophysical well-being of the participants.

Track ride in the Temple of Speed, the adrenaline that makes you grow

Escape room and adventure park, however, are now quite widespread team building activities, almost overused. Many companies, on the other hand, like novelty, the idea that displaces, which represents something unique for their employees to experience. And here, then, that Autodromo Nazionale Monza comes to the rescue with one of its most requested driving experiences : the “ Hot Laps ”, organized by Puresport . It is a truly unrepeatable experience: whizzing on one of the most famous tracks in the world aboard real racing cars, Gran Turismo or Formula 1 single-seaters. All this, supported by professional pilots . A team building activity of this type guarantees indescribable emotions and a full of adrenaline. Impossible not to be enchanted by the exclusivity of the location and the vibrations of a magical place.

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Arengario di Monza, guide to the discovery of the ancient town hall

The Arengario of Monza is one of the symbolic places of the city. Formerly the seat of the town hall, the medieval town hall now hosts important art exhibitions and events. A short guide to learn more about its structure and history.

The Arengario di Monza , located in the heart of the historic center , is one of the symbolic monuments of the city of Brianza and deserves to be included among the tourist points of interest. And its history also deserves to be known, albeit briefly. In fact, the events that over time have transformed and shaped the old town hall of Monza , now home to important exhibitions, tell a lot about the medieval history of Italy.

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A brief history of the Arengario: why it is called that and what it was used for

As in any self-respecting story, however, it is good to start from the beginning, that is, from the construction of the Arengario . According to the most accredited reconstructions (which must be trusted in the absence of certain data), the construction of the famous palace began towards the end of 1200 . A dating that seems to be confirmed also by an inscription above the entrance door, which refers to the year 1293 (expressed in Roman numerals). The then powerful mayor of Monza, Pietro Visconti , wanted the birth of the Arengario. But why did he build it? What was the Arengario used for? The triggering reason was the contrast between the power of the podestà and that of the church . Until the 13th century, in fact, the magistrates and the podestà used the curtain of the Cathedral for their activities, as they did not have a civil building that could house them. In 1250, however, the mayor was struck by excommunication and his stay near the main religious building in Monza became unwelcome. A confirmation of this struggle between civil power and religious power also comes from the place where the Arengario is located, a few steps from the Duomo, which it is also physically opposed to. At this point, however, it is legitimate to ask why the name of Arengario was chosen for the new town hall . What does this term mean? It is a word borrowed from the German, which means “ meeting place ”, to signal the fundamental function carried out by the building, seat of the municipality, the court and the merchants.

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Structure and characteristics of the Palazzo Comunale of Monza

From the point of view of the structure and style, the Arengario is clearly inspired by the Palazzo della Ragione in Milan , built in the first half of the 1200s. The overall layout is longitudinal, with an open porch on the lower floor and a large covered room on the upper floor. Unlike the Milanese building, however, the town hall of Monza is flanked by an imposing bell tower . Furthermore, it should be noted that the current appearance of the Arengario does not correspond to its original state. In fact, between the end of the 1800s and the beginning of the 1900s, major renovations were planned and carried out, with a consequent reduction in the spaces of the complex, which previously also included the Palazzo Pretorio (demolished). A second massive restoration took place at the end of the 1960s, with the aim of supporting the exhibition vocation of the Arengario.

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The exhibitions of the Arengario

Not surprisingly, today the ancient municipal building in Brianza is home to very important art exhibitions and events organized by the municipal administration. The permanent collections that it previously housed, on the other hand, have been transferred to the Civic Museums. To find out about the exhibitions in the Arengario in real time, you can consult the website of the Municipality of Monza .

Visit the Arengario: contacts, where it is, how to reach it

As anticipated, the Arengario is located in the historic center, precisely in Piazza Roma . It is therefore easily reachable on foot from any of the other tourist sites ( Monza Cathedral and its Museum , Villa Reale , Monza Park ). The structure is open to the public every day, except Mondays, from 10am to 1pm and from 2pm to 7pm . For information, please call 039 329541 .

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Italian ACI Karting Championship, the complete guide

The Italian ACI Karting 2022 Championship will officially kick off on May 22nd. In this short guide, all the information you need to follow the highest national competition for kart drivers. From the calendar to the circuits involved, from the titles up for grabs to the competition methods.

As every year, the Italian world of karting is preparing to experience its most important national competition, namely the Italian ACI Karting 2022 Championship . Five events scattered throughout Italy, hosted in circuits that will see the best kart drivers compete. There are ten titles up for grabs, divided over numerous competition categories. Here is everything you need to know about this competition if you are a kart racing enthusiast.

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The regulations of the Italian ACI Kart Championship

Let's start by taking a look at the essential elements of the Championship rules (which are available in full at this link ). In particular, it is interesting to see the list of admitted classes and titles up for grabs that pilots can aspire to conquer.

Admitted classes and titles up for grabs

The following national classes are admitted to the Italian ACI Karting Championship:

• 125 KZ2
• MINI Gr.3
• 60 Minikart
• 125 KZN (Under - Senior)
• IAME X30 Junior
• IAME X30 Senior
• Junior ROK
• Senior ROK

Consequently, the titles up for grabs are the following:

• Italian Karting Champion 125 KZ2 Drivers
• Italian Karting Championship Conductors 125 KZ2 Under 18
• Italian Karting Champion MINI Drivers Gr.3
• Italian Karting Champion Drivers 60 Minikart
• Italian Karting Champion 125 KZN Drivers (Under - Senior)
• Italian Karting Champion IAME X30 Junior Drivers
• Italian Karting Champion IAME X30 Senior Drivers
• Italian Champion Karting Junior ROK Drivers
• Italian Champion Karting Senior ROK Drivers
• Italian Female Karting Champion

How the competitions take place

Each appointment of the national championship includes two races , the first with a longer length than the second. The starting grid of Race 1 is established by the races of the eliminatory phase. In Race 2, on the other hand, the first eight positions correspond to the inverse of the arrival order of Race 1 (in essence, the first classified part eighth, and vice versa). The final score won by the driver is the sum of the points collected in each race . It should be noted, however, that the various appointments on the calendar do not all have the same weight. In fact, some circuits are assigned a coefficient of 1.5 (Pista Salentina and Pista Sette Laghi), which must be multiplied by the score obtained by the driver in that stage.

The calendar of the Italian Kart Championship and the circuits involved

At this point, the time has come to discover the calendar of the Italian ACI Karting 2022 Championship , the main thing that every motor lover wants to know, in order to follow his favorite challenges. Regarding the number of races, the Championship provides for a distinction based on categories. For some, in fact, there are 5 appointments, for others 3. In both cases, however, the map of the circuits involved crosses all of Italy.

Here is the complete list of dates and tracks:

• May 22, 2022 - Franciacorta Karting Track - Castrezzato (Brescia)

Categories: KZ2, MINI Gr.3, 60 Minikart, KZN, X30 Junior and Senior, Rok Junior and Senior.

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• June 26, 2022 - Salento track - Ugento (Lecce)

Categories: KZ2, MINI Gr.3, 60 Minikart, KZN, X30 Junior and Senior.

The results

• 24 July 2022 - 7 Lakes Runway - Castelletto di Branduzzo (Pavia)

Categories: KZ2, MINI Gr.3, 60 Minikart, X30 Junior and Senior, Rok Junior and Senior.

The results

• 28 August 2022 - Naples International Circuit - Sarno (Salerno)

Categories: KZ2, MINI Gr.3, 60 Minikart, X30 Junior and Senior, OK and OK-Junior (single test).

The results

• 25 September 2022 - Kartodromo Val Vibrata - Sant'Egidio alla Vibrata (Teramo)

Categories: KZ2, MINI Gr.3, 60 Minikart, KZN, X30 Junior and Senior, Rok Junior and Senior.

The results

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Discovering the historic center of Monza, an unmissable jewel

The historic center of Monza preserves some of the artistic and cultural treasures of the city of Brianza. In a few square kilometers, walking along well-kept streets, you cross centuries of history, letting yourself be conquered by symbolic monuments such as the Cathedral, the Tower of Teodolinda, the Arengario and the numerous churches scattered throughout. The historic center of Monza, therefore, is undoubtedly among the things to see if you decide to visit the area.

If you are planning a visit to Monza , for one or more days, know that you absolutely must plan a walk through the historic center . In fact, this is undoubtedly the best way to get to know the city of Brianza , its history, its artistic heritage and its cultural background. In particular, there are some points in the historic center of Monza that cannot be ignored. Here is a short itinerary to not get lost.

The Duomo complex

This virtual journey cannot fail to start from the beating heart of the city: the Duomo of Monza , with all that it contains. In fact, inside the minor Basilica of San Giovanni Battista (this is its real name) there are some of the most precious pieces that Monza has to offer to tourists: the wonderful Theodolinda Chapel, theTree of Life by Arcimboldo, a rich series of prestigious frescoes , the Iron Crown and the Museum of the Treasure and Cathedral of Monza .

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The Arengario palace

A little more than 100 meters on foot from the Duomo, stands the other symbol of Monza: the Palazzo dell'Arengario , that is the ancient town hall. Its importance is also confirmed by its strategic position, as it overlooks Piazza Roma , the nerve center of the city, from which all the main streets branch off. Today, the building is used as an exhibition space , while the ancient collections that filled it have been transferred to the nearby Civic Museums , housed in the Casa degli Umiliati .

The Civic Museums of Monza

The distance between the Arengario and the Museums is really minimal, less than 300 meters, passing again near the Duomo. To confirm that walking around Monza is very easy. The building where the museums are located was an old reception house for lay members of religious orders . Today, the two floors of the structure house both archaeological finds and paintings from the sixteenth to the twentieth century , as well as temporary exhibitions .

The Longobard Tower, the Teodolinda Tower and the Viscontea Tower

If you leave the Civic Museums and head towards the Lambro river , you have the opportunity to admire two towers, which are also very characteristic. They are the Lombard Tower , the only one from that period still intact, and the Tower of Teodolinda , from the Middle Ages. Also along the Lambro there is also the nineteenth-century Torre Viscontea , but moved further south, about 500 meters from the other two.

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The Ponte dei Leoni and the remains of the Ponte d'Arena

Near the Tower of Teodolinda, it is also possible to admire the Bridge of the lions , the most famous of those that cross the Lambro river. It was built in the mid-1800s, with the intention of enhancing the Austrian Empire. To make room for it, what remained of the old Ponte d'Arena was demolished, much larger but already partially destroyed by a flood, the last of which are still visible.

The churches and other monuments of the historic center of Monza

In closing and in no particular order, some other places of historical and artistic interest deserve to be mentioned, such as the war memorial located in Piazza Trento e Trieste . The same goes for the numerous churches scattered all over the city, such as Santa Maria in Strada , San Maurizio (where legend has it that the nun of Monza took her vows), Santa Maria al Carrobiolo and San Pietro Martire .

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Safe driving, a course to become responsible pilots

Taking a safe driving course to learn how to drive responsibly is a great idea. The important thing, however, is to be clear about what safe driving means and what are the characteristics that a course must have to be really useful. Here are some tips for future riders with their heads on their shoulders.

Having a driver's license in your pocket does not mean being a good driver . Likewise, being technically capable behind the wheel does not necessarily imply that you are able to carry your car or motorcycle safely . It often happens, in fact, to meet people exceptionally capable of dominating their own car, perhaps even whizzing at high speed or in unfavorable conditions, however, precisely because of this excess of confidence, they implement very unsafe behavior , both for themselves and for any passengers or road users. Safe driving , therefore, is a very different concept from sporty driving or driving skills, and to implement it you don't have to be professional pilots . Not surprisingly, there are real theoretical-practical courses to learn how to drive safely , open to anyone with a driving license.

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What is meant by safe driving

To be more precise, the definition of safe driving includes a plurality of capabilities . Some have to do with technical aspects of car or motorcycle driving, while others have particular cognitive abilities. In summary, safe driving means:

• Ability to control the vehicle in situations of poor grip with the road surface (such as in the case of wet asphalt or covered with ice)
• Ability to control the vehicle in poor visibility situations (fog, heavy rain and the like)
• Ability to prevent dangers and to behave in order to avoid or overcome them
• Ability to self-assess one's driving ability (omitting to get behind the wheel if too tired or not perfectly lucid)

How it works and how much does a safe driving course cost

To learn the fundamentals of safety behind the wheel , the best way is to take a safe driving course . There are many on the market, some even officially organized by the ACI , at different locations. The Autodromo Nazionale Monza also frequently hosts events dedicated to safe driving. However, to choose the right course and not be attracted only by advertising, you need to pay attention to the program, which must mix both theoretical lessons and practical exercises in a balanced way. In addition, a serious safe driving course must include basic concepts from various fields : physics of movement, physics of materials, electronics, sociology, psychology. Only a multidisciplinary approach, in fact, can give that complete overview of the car (or motorcycle) and of oneself that is necessary to drive safely.

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Endurance races, when motorsport becomes endurance

Endurance races for cars are long-lasting competitions, even up to 24 hours, which require drivers to have a particular stamina. They are raced aboard Touring, Gran Turismo, Sport or prototype cars. In some cases, these are competitions that have made the history of motoring, such as the Mille Miglia or the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Usually, the first association that comes to mind when it comes to car racing is that with speed . Racing cars that devour the asphalt at over 300 km / h, drivers who attack the curves as if they never want to brake, single-seaters that whiz under the stands so fast that they are almost invisible. These are the images that the word motoring evokes to mind. Yet, there are competitions in which speed is not the most important variable , but where resistance counts, the ability to push beyond one's limits and stay behind the wheel for hours and hours, grinding kilometers after kilometers. It's the crazy world of car endurance .

What is endurance in sport and motoring

In reality, the term endurance is not a peculiarity of motoring and motorsport . There are endurance specialties in many sports, such as cycling, running or horse riding. The English word, in fact, translates with the Italian " resistance " and is used to define all those competitions that have a particularly long duration and therefore require athletes a considerable effort over time.

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How endurance car races work and how long they last

Currently, in motor racing, endurance races are held exclusively on the track , within racetracks that guarantee high levels of safety. A single endurance race of this type can last up to 24 hours .

In the past, in addition to track races, endurance road competitions were also planned, held in streets open to traffic. Their high danger, however, has led to their progressive cancellation or transformation into track races. Heirs of those old endurance road competitions are the current rallies , which however have very different rules and methods of development (and are not part of endurance races).

Endurance machines

Obviously, in order to face such particular competitions, suitable machines are needed. From an aesthetic point of view, endurance cars wink at Formula 1 single-seaters . They are light (up to 850 kg), equipped with powerful engines (even higher than 1000 horsepower) and therefore capable of exceeding 200 km / h. In general, endurance cars can be divided into four categories :

• Touring , designed and built in series for road use and adapted to racing;
• Gran Turismo , designed and built in limited numbers and adapted to racing;
• Sport
• Prototypes

The most important endurance races for cars

Among the endurance competitions of the past, there are some that have really made the history of motoring, such as the Mille Miglia (which now only exists in the form of historical re-enactment) or the Targa Florio (the oldest, today it has become a rally). . Among the races that are still held, however, one cannot fail to mention the 24 Hours of Le Mans , which is also a stage of the World Endurance Championship (WEC) . The latter is today the international competition par excellence in the sector. Since 2012, it has been managed by FIA and includes 6 races (which also include the 6 Hours of Monza and the famous 6 Hours of Spa ), open to cars Sport Prototypes (LMP1 and LMP2) e Gran Turismo (GTE-Pro and GTE-Am), to which the very powerful have been added from 2021 Hypercar . Other endurance races of international standing are the 24 Hours of Nurburgring in Germany, the 12 Hours of Bathurst in Australia, the 24 Hours of Daytona and the Petit Le Mans in the United States .

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Monza by bike, 4 itineraries not to be missed to discover the city and Brianza

A short guide to find out where to cycle in Monza and Brianza. Four cycle tourism itineraries suitable for all ages and training levels. A different way, slower and more aware, to discover some of the beauties of Monza: from the National Circuit to the Park, from the historic center to the Lambro river. Cycling you learn and discover.

Monza and Brianza are places rich in history, culture, art and nature, which can be visited on a bicycle . For this reason, in the area, cycling is an increasingly present reality. A travel modality that is worth experiencing at least once in a lifetime, because it helps you to enjoy things with greater slowness and depth . There are numerous possible itineraries to travel by bike in Monza and its surroundings; just as there are many services offered to tourists who love to cycle, starting with public bicycle rental . Below, 4 proposals to tour Monza and Brianza by bike, suitable for all ages, needs and training levels. Have a good ride!

Pedaling and adrenaline: bike tour on the track of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza

Have you ever imagined being able to tread, riding a bicycle , the famous track of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza ? It seems like a dream but it is reality. The Temple of Speed, in fact, on certain days of the year, opens its doors to amateur and professional cyclists who wish to take a tour of the track on two wheels. A unique emotion, which leads bike enthusiasts to try their hand on a truly special asphalt, full of history and adrenaline.

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Immersed in nature: discover the Monza Park by bicycle

The Monza Park, which is part, together with the Royal Villa , of the Royal Palace complex, is a place of indisputable charm, which has nothing to envy to the more famous Versailles. The largest fenced park in Europe, in fact, hosts a multiplicity of tourist attractions, for adults and children. And the best way to get to know and visit the Monza Park is by bicycle , which can also be easily rented on the spot .

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Between history and art: cycling in the historic center of Monza

The historic center of Monza is an elegant lounge, a treasure chest that holds pearls of beauty such as the Duomo of Monza with its Museum of Treasures , the Teodolinda Tower or the numerous and suggestive churches . Everything is gathered in a small square of a few square kilometers, almost flat. An ideal situation to try cycling tourists and visit the monuments and places of interest by cycling. Among other things, cycling makes you hungry and you will have an excuse to taste the specialties of Brianza cuisine .

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The Lambro ring: getting to know the river on a bike

You cannot visit Monza without paying homage to its true master: the Lambro river. And cycling is really the best way to approach this encounter. There are several cycling routes that run along the Lambro and allow you to get to know other areas of Brianza. Which one to choose? It all depends on your level of training and how much time you want to spend on the bike. One of the most interesting, however, is undoubtedly the circular tour that leads to Verano Brianza and back ( detailed route here ). A real ride in the heart of Brianza.

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