Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2023: Drivers and show in FANZONE
Free admission on Thursday 31 August with Formula 2 and Formula 3 drivers.
The Formula 2 and Formula 3 drivers will inaugurate the Fanzone of the 94th Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2023 on Thursday 31 August - scheduled for Sunday 3 September (start at 3 pm), at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza . The opening of the area, set up between the straight opposite to that of the pits and that of the high-speed loop, is set for 2.00 pm, free admission, access only from viale Mirabello. The pilots of the two championships will be on stage from 15.30 to 16.30 .
Leclerc and Sainz on stage on Saturday morning
From Friday , the Fanzone will give ample space to the protagonists of F.1 with drivers and team principals. The calendar of meetings provides that the day dedicated to free practice will see the drivers alternate between Aston Martin (10.45-10.55), AlphaTauri (10.55-11.05), Williams (11.55-12.05), Alfa Romeo (12.05-12.15) and McLaren (12.15-12.15). 12.25). In the afternoon, from 2.40 pm, it will be the turn of the team principals of Ferrari, McLaren and Aston Martin. The Ferrari (10.25-10.35), Mercedes (10.35-10.45), Red Bull (10.45-10.55), Alpine and Haas (10.55-11-05) drivers will take to the stage on Saturday morning. From Friday - opening 9-19 - access will be allowed only to those who have a ticket for the days of the GP. The gates of the facility, on the other hand, will open to the public from 7 am (7.30 am on Friday 1st September). Tickets can be purchased on the websites monzanet.it and ticketone.it
Tire change, simulator and Formula 1 made in Italy
At the Fanzone, fans will be able to try their hand at changing tyres, test their skills on the simulator, experience the thrill of the podium and take a leap into the Formula 1 of the future. But it will also be an opportunity to admire some made in Italy single-seaters from the past: Alfa Romeo 182 (1982), Minardi 189 (1989), BMS/Dallara-Cosworth 190 (1990), Lambo 291 (1991), Fondmetal GR02 (1992) . The soundtrack will be guaranteed by eight DJs signed by M2O - radio partner of the Fanzone - who, taking turns, will mark the rhythm of the weekend in Monza. Saturday night live with Carola Campagna. Sunday afternoon, grand finale after the traditional invasion of the track at the end of the race.
Ferrari tribute with the 499P queen of Le Mans
Style, innovation, high performance, luxury: Ferrari is all of this. As well as racing and competitions. "Winning and even simple participation have a special flavor in Monza": said Enzo Ferrari. And the Cavallino, following the sentiment of its founder, provides a dutiful tribute to its home race with a prestigious presence in the Fanzone with single-seaters and cars with covered wheels. Of particular relevance, the 499P , the Hypercar, which gave the Cavallino a victory at the 24 Hours of Le Mans which had been missing for 58 years, with the crew formed by Antonio Giovinazzi, Alessandro Pier Guidi and James Calado. Just Giovinazzi, engaged in Monza as reserve driver of the red, will be among the protagonists in the Fanzone. But Ferraris are also real works of art and as such the bodies of some specimens that have made history will be exhibited: 750 Monza, which marked the beginning of the collaboration between Cavallino and Scaglietti; 250 GTOs from 1962, perhaps the most legendary Ferrari; Red Head Pontoon Fender and three P4, three to plastically depict the famous arrival on parade at the 1967 24 Hours of Daytona: one of the most significant victories for the Maranello company.
The drivers on parade with "their" historic cars
In the Fanzone it will also be possible to admire the historic cars with which the drivers will greet the public during the traditional Sunday morning parade: the peculiarity, adopted for the first time in Monza, is that the drivers will be aboard the company's cars which supplies them with the power unit. Verstappen and Perez (Red Bull), Ricciardo and Tsunoda (AlphaTauri) will ride with vintage Fords. In fact, the engines of the US company will equip the cars lined up by the well-known Austrian company of energy drinks starting from 2026.
The anthem of Mameli: Il Volo sings on the notes of the State Police musical band
The evocative pre-competition will feature a tricolor dance on the notes of the electric violin played by Andrea Casta . To sing the anthem of Mameli, a few minutes before the start, Il Volo . The trio - excellence of Italian bel canto in the world - will be accompanied by the notes of the band of the State Police. To seal the event, the now traditional overflight of the Frecce Tricolori .
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