MONZA TAKES CENTER STAGE AT THE WORLD SPORT TOURISM CONGRESS
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza took center stage at the 3rd World Sport Tourism Congress, organized by the United Nations World Tourism Organization and the Region of Madrid. The event was held at the Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid, Spain, from November 2 to 29, 2024.
In particular, the President of Autodromo Nazionale Monza, Giuseppe Redaelli, participated in a forum titled "Racing to the Top: Formula 1 Driving Tourism Destination Development." Together with Habib Turki, Chief Development Officer of the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile (FIA), and Amaury Bartholomé, President of Spa Circuit, the discussion explored the impact of Formula 1 events on tourism development and infrastructure growth, as well as the opportunities these events create.
Specifically, Redaelli highlighted the unique challenges of managing a century-old racetrack located within a park. He presented initiatives implemented in the areas of sustainability and inclusion, as well as recent upgrades made to ensure the circuit remains modern and competitive. This ongoing effort was rewarded with a contract renewal with Formula 1, securing the Italian Grand Prix at Monza at least until 2031.
FORMULA 1 TO RACE IN MONZA UNTIL 2031
“Great satisfaction for a signature that rewards seriousness, professionalism and the extraordinary commitment of the ACI” was expressed by the president of Automobile Club Italia, Angelo Sticchi Damiani, for the agreement signed with Formula 1, organizer of the World Championship, which will allow the Autodromo Nazionale Monza to host the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at least until 2031. The signing of the contract, after a long negotiation, is the result of the effort made by Automobile Club d'Italia, in its role as national federation, to maintain a date in the calendar of the most prestigious world series. Angelo Sticchi Damiani (ACI President):
"We are proud, as ACI, to have managed to secure six more editions of the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix at the Autodromo Nazionale di Monza after 2025. This is a great result, the result of the determination, seriousness and professionalism shown by the Automobile Club d'Italia, both in the construction of the works carried out in the first seven months of 2024, to adapt the facility to current standards, and in this complex renewal negotiation. But we must thank the President and CEO of Formula 1, Stefano Domenicali, for the valuable and decisive contribution, which made this extension of the contract possible, and above all the Government, the Lombardy Region, and all the local institutions that have allowed the Italian Grand Prix to attract, over the course of the last editions, an ever-increasing number of enthusiasts. In particular, I would like to underline the essential contribution of the Government and the Lombardy Region, which have invested resources in this over a century-old facility, financing the works carried out this year. Monza, as is known, is the oldest racetrack in the world to host a World Championship event and is the longest-running in the world championship calendar. But we are all aware that history is no longer enough. For this reason, after the resurfacing of the track and underpasses, to ensure greater safety on the track and for the public, we have a new challenge ahead of us for 2025: improving the quality and quantity of the hospitality offering. With this objective, we are already working to stay at the forefront of the standards required by modern Formula 1 “. Autodromo Nazionale Monza: an ancient track with an eye to the future
Built in 1922, Autodromo Nazionale Monza is the second oldest circuit in the world still in operation after Indianapolis and, since it was established in 1950, the Formula 1 World Championship has always been present on the calendar with the exception of 1980. No other facility can boast such a long permanence. Autodromo Nazionale Monza, to keep up with the times, underwent major modernization works in 2024 which involved the resurfacing of the entire track, the expansion of three underpasses and the creation of a completely new one with the aim of improving traffic flow, separating vehicular mobility from pedestrian mobility. This was the first tranche of works: for 2025 Autodromo Nazionale Monza will provide for the improvement of services and the expansion of the Paddock Club with consequent new positioning of the Media Center.
NEUVILLE LEADS WRC STARS AT MONZA RALLY SHOW
Rally enthusiasts will have a unique opportunity to get up close to two freshly crowned world champions, Thierry Neuville (WRC champion) and Sami Pajari (WRC2 champion), during the Monza Rally Show, taking place from December 6 to 8, 2024. The Belgian and Finnish drivers will headline the weekend behind the wheels of the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid and the Toyota GR Yaris, respectively. Joining them at Monza will be eight-time world champion Sébastien Ogier of France, driving the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid, a standout among manufacturers.
Today, Pirelli and the teams participating in the WRC revealed the lineup of drivers who will celebrate the Italian brand’s four years as the sole tire supplier for the World Championship at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. The prestigious list includes Spanish driver Dani Sordo (Hyundai) and Frenchman Adrien Fourmaux (Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid). Additionally, Jari-Matti Latvala, Toyota Gazoo team principal, will don his racing suit and helmet once more for this special occasion. They will be joined by Pedro, driving a Ford.
Over the three-day event, WRC stars will alternate on the Monza Rally Show track, offering rides to selected guests. On Sunday afternoon, Neuville, Ogier, Pajari (in a Rally2 car), Sordo, Fourmaux, and Pedro will compete in the Masters’ Show on the main straight.
The Monza Rally Show kicks off on Friday, December 6, with the shakedown. The program includes 9 special stages, totaling 154.38 kilometers of timed sections.
Tickets are available on the official website www.monzanet.it, through Ticketone.it,, or at 1,000 physical points of sale across Italy.
A RALLY WITH A ROCK BEAT: RADIOFRECCIA OFFICIAL RADIO PARTNER OF THE MONZA RALLY SHOW
Radiofreccia will be the official radio partner of the Monza Rally Show, taking place from December 6 to 8, 2024, at Monza Circuit. The event will feature some of the top drivers from the WRC, the World Rally Championship, which concluded on Sunday, November 24, in Japan.
A weekend packed with excitement, entertainment, and great music awaits, thanks to Radiofreccia’s DJs broadcasting live from the circuit and sharing the most thrilling moments of the Monza Rally Show.
On Saturday, December 7, and Sunday, December 8, fans can enjoy meet & greets, DJ sets, and entertainment hosted by Radiofreccia's DJs.
“We are thrilled to once again connect our brand with the Monza Rally Show,” says Daniele Suraci, Editorial Manager of Radiofreccia. “This international event perfectly embodies our vision of rock and freedom.”
Radiofreccia is the rock radiovision of the RTL 102.5 family.
In just eight years, Radiofreccia has carved out an important role as one of the most internationally oriented stations in the radio landscape.
True to its slogan, "Libera Come Noi" ("Free Like Us"), Radiofreccia is committed to covering major events, not only in music but also in sports, celebrating shared values of passion and freedom.
Tickets for the Monza Rally Show are available on www.monzanet.it and www.ticketone.it
NIBALI GEARS UP FOR THE MONZA RALLY SHOW
A two-wheel champion getting back in the game for the first time with four-wheelers: gracing the Monza Rally Show, scheduled to take place at theAutodromo Nazionale Monza, Dec. 6-8, 2024, will also be Vincenzo Nibali at the wheel of a GR Yaris R1 T4X4 of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Italy team in collaboration with Visit Malta.
The 40-year-old Sicilian is a legend of Italian cycling: in his 18-year pro career he has won all three grand tours, two Giro d'Italia (2013 and 2016), a Tour de France (2014) and a Vuelta (2010), as well as two historic classics (twice the Giro di Lombardia in 2015 and 2017 and a Milano-Sanremo in 2018).
"I have always dabbled with four wheels and now, that I have stopped racing, I cultivate this passion for sports driving. Hence the decision to take part in this new adventure, which is beautiful and special, also physical because it is a car, the Toyota Yaris, which is very demanding, at least from what I have seen in the first tests. Monza then is a historic circuit, where I have often been a guest and which has always given great emotions. I'm sure it will do so again this year," explained Nibali, at the press conference launching his participation held at the Milan headquarters of Automobile Club Milano (from which he obtained a competitor's license).
"For us at TGR Italy it is a great satisfaction to be an integral part of such an important project. Bringing to rally debut a super champion like Vincenzo Nibali will be really exciting and doing it thanks to a partner of excellence like VisitMalta fills us even more with pride. The exclusive context such as the Monza Rally Show will certainly make the experience special. From our side we are looking forward to see Vincenzo on the Toyota GR Yaris in Cup version," added Tobia Cavallini, team principal Toyota Gazoo Racing Italy.
The Monza Rally Show will start on Friday, December 6, and conclude on Sunday after nine special stages, all on asphalt, and 154.38 timed kilometers. In the afternoon, on a 1.5-kilometer track, the Masters' Show challenges, scheduled on the pit straight, which will also feature the WRC cars: the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid, Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid. The stars of the World Championship will put on a show for all three days at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
MONZA RALLY SHOW: REGISTRATIONS OPEN UNTIL NOVEMBER 29TH
The season finale at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will take place in style: the Monza Rally Show is scheduled for December 6-8. The competition is open to R2 cars, which will compete on 9 special stages , all on asphalt, for a total of 154.38 timed km, including those of the initial shakedown. Requests to participate must be submitted by November 29th via the Rallyenter.it portal and ACI Sport. The protagonists of the WRC , the World Rally Championship, which will conclude over the weekend in Japan, will also be taking part in the event. The Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid, Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid will put on a show for all three days at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza and will then compete on Sunday afternoon in the Masters' Show, scheduled for the main straight. The Monza Rally Show is promoted by Pirelli in collaboration with WRC Promoter, FIA and Autodromo Nazionale Monza and celebrates four years of the manufacturer as the sole supplier of the WRC. The entrance ticket to the Monza Rally Show 2024 costs 14 euros for Friday, 20 euros for Saturday and 25 euros for Sunday. It is possible to purchase a season ticket for all three days for 42 euros. The ticket includes free access to the paddock and all the grandstands. Dedicated rates are also available for under 24s and over 65s. Tickets can be purchased on monzanet.it or directly through the official reseller on the Ticketone.it website and in almost 1000 physical points of sale located throughout Italy. Entrance is free for children up to 6 years old and for disabled people. The companions of disabled people and children between the ages of 7 and 11 can enter for a cost of 1 euro. In addition, tickets with a dedicated rate will be available for ACI members. Tickets can be purchased directly at the circuit ticket offices during the days of the event or in advance at the Monza Circuit Shop.
8th SPECIAL RALLY CIRCUIT BY VEDOVATI CORSE: 79 TEAMS AT THE START
A total of 79 teams took part in the scrutineering today for the 8th Special Rally Circuit by Vedovati Corse at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Among the entries are 15 teams in the Over 55 category, 6 Under 25, 3 Under 18, and an equal number of female teams. Of the cars entered, 29 are Rally 4, along with three WRC Plus and one WRC 2000, all Citroën: the first three are driven by the teams Zambon-Romei, Zanasio-Brusa, and Sabbatini-Pasini, while the WRC 2000 features Swiss drivers Puricelli-Menchini.
Mauro Miele will drive the Skoda Fabia for BlueThunder Racing. Miele made history as the first Italian to win the Motocross World Championship in 1979, and more recently, he claimed the WRC2 World Championship in 2022. Piero Longhi, meanwhile, will co-drive for Stefano Ruoppolo in the Skoda Fabia Evo of PA Racing.
In the female category, Sara Carra stands out. The runner-up in the 2024 Italian Rally Championship Women's Cup will co-drive for Under 18 Luca Di Marco in a Renault Clio from the Casarano Rally Team.
Also taking part is Venetian driver Filippo Barberi, a key figure in TCR Italy and winner of a TCR Spain event with the Audi RS3 of Aikoa Racing. He will be behind the wheel of a Skoda Fabia for the same team.
Today was dedicated to free practice and the Shakedown session. Tomorrow, Sunday, November 17, the event will feature four Special Stages, all on asphalt, covering a total of 86.8 kilometers of timed stages, starting at 8:31 AM and concluding at 4:30 PM.
Entry to the circuit and paddock is free, with paid parking available on Sunday.
MONZA RALLY SHOW SPECIAL STAGES ANNOUNCED
The show will kick off on the morning of Friday 6 December with the Shakedown , a 2.460 km route that will start from the straight opposite the pits. In the afternoon, the first special stage PS “ Autodromo 1 ” of 10.460 km will begin. Starting from the pit straight, the crews will travel counterclockwise along the High Speed ring. With a 180-degree turn they will return to the road, up to the internal square of the Parabolica. The day will end with the spectacular PS “ Roggia 1 ” (11.060 km), a route that, starting from the avenue of the entrance to Vedano, will include the Viale degli Inglesi, the Sopraelevata, the Serraglio and the paths that lead to the old Pirelli track, to end in the square of the Parabolica. Saturday 7 December will see the drivers on the track for the PS “ Roggia 2 ”, which will reproduce the same route as the PS “Roggia 1”. Afterwards, the fourth special stage will start, the PS “ Grand Prix 1 ”, the longest of the rally with its 33.100 km starting from the entrance of the Junior junction. The PS “ Grand Prix 2 ”, identical to the previous one, will start in the afternoon, followed by the PS “ Parabolica 1 ” (10.750 km), which will start from Ascari. Saturday will close with the PS “ Parabolica 2 ”. The final day of Sunday 8 December will start with the PS “ Autodromo 2 ”, which will recreate the excitement of the inaugural stage. Afterwards, the PS “ Roccolo ” of 20.640 km will start, which will start near the meadow of the same name. To crown the event, the eagerly awaited Masters' Show , scheduled for the early afternoon: a direct elimination stage on the finishing straight, with a 1.5 km route that will give the public a breathtaking show and intense head-to-head duels. Also scheduled for the weekend are performances by the protagonists of the World Rally Championship ( WRC ).
The Monza Rally Show promises three days of excitement for fans and drivers. Tickets and hospitality for the public are on sale online and at the official ticket offices.
MONZA RALLY SHOW 2024: OFFICIAL EVENT POSTER REVEALED!
Three cars star in the official poster for the 2024 Monza Rally Show, scheduled for Dec. 6-8 on the asphalt of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Taking center stage between two of the most iconic symbols of the Temple of Speed are the Rally1s of the Hyundai Shell Mobis WRT, M-Sport Ford WRT and Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT teams. The star cars of the 2024 season of the World Rally Championship will provide a spectacle for all fans starting on Friday, and then thrill the audience in attendance at the highly anticipated Masters' Show on Sunday afternoon.
The Monza Rally Show, promoted by Pirelli in collaboration with WRC Promoter, FIA and theAutodromo Nazionale Monza, marks an important moment for motorsport: the event, in fact, celebrates Pirelli's four years as the sole supplier of the WRC.
The poster design celebrates not only the Temple of Speed, but also the beauty and timeless appeal of rallying. A discipline that, thanks to the return of an event closely linked to the history of the Brianza circuit, is once again preparing to make spectators dream in the extraordinary setting of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.
LAST STOP OF THE ACI RACING WEEKEND IN MONZA: FREE ENTRY TO THE GRANDSTANDS AND PADDOCK FOR THE PUBLIC
The Temple of Speed is ready to ignite once again: from 25 to 27 October 2024, the Autodromo Nazionale Monza will be the stage for the season finale of the ACI Racing Weekend, an event open to the public with free access to the stands and paddock to experience the adrenaline of the final, decisive challenges on the track. This unmissable last weekend of October will see the assignment of the tricolor titles in the Italian Gran Turismo Endurance Championship , which will culminate with the spectacular and eagerly awaited 3 Hours of Monza. Fans will be able to cheer on the protagonists of the GT3 class, with top crews such as Cazzaniga-Di Folco-Liberati in a Lamborghini Huracan GT3 and Fisichella-Leclerc-Mosca in a Ferrari 296 GT3, ready to battle it out to win the title. The action on the track doesn't stop there: the ACI Racing Weekend will also see the future champions of international motorsport compete in the Italian F4 Championship . Spectacle guaranteed with the Formula Regional European Championship by Alpine , where the new champion Rafael Camara will surely be the protagonist of a final seasonal test, together with over 30 drivers of the European series. Everything is still to be decided, however, in the TCR Italy , TCR DSG where Nicola Baldan and Luca Franca are in the lead, and in the Italian Sport Prototype Championship , which sees the multiple champion Davide Uboldi in the lead. A finale to be experienced, which promises spectacle and excitement until the last lap. The “ Monza Circuit ” App will offer visitors details on grandstands, refreshment points and all the information necessary to participate in the activities planned for this eagerly awaited race weekend.