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.

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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

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NIBALI GEARS UP FOR THE MONZA RALLY SHOW

A two-wheel legend takes on four-wheel motorsports for the first time: Vincenzo Nibali is set to add star power to the Monza Rally Show, scheduled at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza from December 6 to 8, 2024. Vincenzo Nibali will compete behind the wheel of a GR Yaris R1 T4X4, representing the Toyota Gazoo Racing Italy Team in collaboration with Visit Malta.

The 40-year-old Sicilian is an icon of Italian cycling, boasting an 18-year professional career during which he conquered all three Grand Tours: two Giro d'Italia titles (2013 and 2016), the Tour de France (2014), and the Vuelta a España (2010). His accolades also include two Giro di Lombardia victories (2015 and 2017) and a triumph at Milan-Sanremo in 2018.

“I’ve always had a passion for four-wheel driving, and now that I’ve retired from professional cycling, I can fully embrace this interest,” Nibali shared during the press conference at the Automobile Club Milano headquarters, where he received his competitor’s license. “This new adventure is both exciting and challenging, especially with such a demanding car as the Toyota Yaris, as I’ve experienced in initial tests. Monza is a historic circuit where I’ve often been a guest, and it never fails to deliver thrilling emotions. I’m sure this year will be no different.”

Tobia Cavallini, team principal of Toyota Gazoo Racing Italy, expressed his enthusiasm: “For us at TGR Italy, it’s an incredible honor to be part of this important project. Guiding a champion like Vincenzo Nibali in his rally debut is truly exciting, and having a prestigious partner like Visit Malta makes it even more special. The Monza Rally Show’s exclusive setting will undoubtedly make this experience unforgettable. We’re eager to see Vincenzo take on the track in the Toyota GR Yaris.”

The Monza Rally Show kicks off on Friday, December 6, and concludes on Sunday, December 8, after 9 special stages totaling 154.38 kilometers of timed asphalt racing. Additionally, the Masters’ Show on the pit straight—a 1.5-kilometer showdown—will feature WRC cars like the Hyundai i20 N Rally1 Hybrid, Ford Puma Rally1 Hybrid, and Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Hybrid, ensuring spectacular performances from World Championship stars across all three days.

 

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