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FAI Spring Days in Monza and Brianza - Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March 2023

The Cathedral of Monza, the Cascina Cernuschi, the Fixed Post of the Carabinieri on horseback inside the Monza Park, the National Autodrome as a sports facility and in its forestry component, the stained glass windows by Aligi Sassu in the council chamber of the Municipality of Giussano are the places and cultural heritage proposed by the Delegation and the Youth Fai Group of Monza for the 31st edition of the national event. A great moment of active participation and fundraising to promote the rediscovery of the Italian historical, artistic and naturalistic heritage.

«The history and evolution of the Autodrome in the year of its centenary. The woodland-natural treasure of the Monza Park and the historical architectures present within it, including the Cascina Cernuschi, headquarters of the Fixed Post of the Carabinieri on horseback. Monuments and works of art that exalt the spiritual roots and civic virtues of local communities, such as the "unveiled splendour" of the restored facade of the Monza Cathedral and the stained glass windows by Aligi Sassu in Giussano. This multi-dimensional richness of the Brianza cultural heritage is the leitmotif of the five itineraries proposed to the public by Fai di Monza, for the Fai days of Spring, Saturday 25 and Sunday 26 March, thanks to the commitment and creativity of many volunteers and the participation of public, private and ecclesiastical bodies» declares Elena Colombo, Head of the FAI Monza Delegation.

"As public administrators, we owe a big thank you to Fai for organizing the Spring Days" - explains Arianna Bettin, councilor for culture and for the Villa and Royal Park of the Municipality of Monza. "It is the most concrete and real example of partnership between public and private for the enhancement of the historical, artistic and even anthropological heritage of all the infinite realities of this country. And in particular of Monza where this year they will be told and made to visit the three symbols of the city: the Cathedral, the monumental complex of the Reggia and the Autodrome".

Now in its 31st edition , the great national event in support of the fundraising of the FAI-Fondo per l'Ambiente Italiano involves 400 cities this year with the aim of promoting awareness of 750 places and cultural heritage of extraordinary value, often undervalued and inaccessible. In Monza and Giussano, 170 volunteers are involved in welcoming and cultural visits, together with 50 Apprentice Guides from the Leone Dehon Institute in Monza (Classical Lyceum, Human Sciences Lyceum and Professional Institute of Health and Assistance Services Sociale) and of the Martino Bassi Technical Institute of Seregno.

The program for the 2023 Spring Days of the FAI Youth Group and the Fai Delegation of Monza includes five itineraries:

- the restored facade of the Cathedral of Monza;
- the Monza racetrack and park with three cultural visits (one in the spaces dedicated to Formula 1 insiders; one between Bosco Bello, the high-speed loop and Serraglio dei Cervi; one at Cascina Cernuschi);
- the stained glass windows made by Aligi Sassu in the council chamber of the Municipality of Giussano.

«Mine, like that of many mayors, is an appeal to the people of Monza and all Lombards to participate with great enthusiasm in these Fai Spring Days, says Paolo Pilotto , Mayor of Monza and President of the Villa Reale and Monza Park Consortium. - Like every year, this is a precious opportunity to rediscover the beauties of our city, even in their most hidden and therefore most suggestive details. It is also a moment of reflection on the history of our community which, through the Reggia, the Park and the Autodrome, is projected into the national events of Italy. Not least these 'days' represent the civic commitment of many citizens who voluntarily place themselves at the disposal of the community to tell the meaning and value of its past. A heartfelt thanks also goes to the many school students who will be involved in the role of Apprentice Guides in the visits of the FAI».

Three of the open places are located in the monumental complex of the Reggia di Monza, made up of a royal residence, over 30 historic buildings, a Royal Park and Gardens covering a total of 740 hectares, a great historical, cultural and landscape heritage rich in meanings for which for public use, the Villa Reale and Monza Park Consortium was set up.

«The Fai Primavera days are a very important appointment for the Villa and the Park of Monza, explains Giuseppe Distefano , general manager of the Consortium for the Villa Reale and the Park of Monza. - They are so because of the ability of the FAI volunteers in Monza to bring a large public closer to our monumental asset, to its main 'places' as well as to the more 'secret' and hidden ones. They are due to the communicative power that these 'days' have on the local collective feeling but, more generally, on the feeling of the country. They are for the historical 'story' that Fai manages to immortalize in these visits. All this is and becomes a driving force for knowledge and commitment to safeguard this monument that past generations have left us as a legacy»

• National Autodrome of Monza. BEHIND THE SCENES OF THE CIRCUS

The magic of the Autodrome told in the year of the centenary celebrations. The FAI Days offer direct knowledge of the exclusive places of Formula 1 and a journey through the history of the Monza facility between culture, social customs and sporting protagonists. Built in 1922 in just 110 days and the third oldest in the world after Brooklands and Indianapolis, the Autodrome is the product of an era marked by the myth of racing and the discovery of leisure time and sports associations as mass phenomena.

The visit will allow you to learn about the different modifications to the track of the Autodrome and the affirmation of its legend as a "temple of speed". Visitors will be accompanied in the spaces reserved for professionals. Here we will also talk about the results of research and technological experiments carried out within it, such as the guardrail, the transponder that originated the telepass and the draining asphalt.

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• National Autodrome of Monza. BEYOND THE RACING, IN THE GREEN

For the FAI Days we propose a walk of two and a half kilometers during which we will get to know the two faces of the racetrack and their interaction over the last 100 years. On the one hand, the Bosco Bello and forest area with its peace and quiet. On the other, the circuit with the high-speed loop. A few meters separate two realities whose history, stories, protagonists and atmospheres we will try to tell. Among them is the Serraglio dei Cervi, a neo-Gothic building built in the early nineteenth century, once used for the breeding of deer, fallow deer and American goats, destined to be set free for hunting trips, and today " trait d'union" between these two worlds that have been living together for 100 years.

This immersion in the woods, meadows and vine rows is a precious opportunity to learn about the silvicultural interventions underway to safeguard the woodland and natural heritage inside the Autodrome and for its safe use by all.

Giuseppe Redaelli, President of Autodromo Nazionale Monza, comments: «The Temple of Speed welcomed with satisfaction the invitation of the FAI Monza Delegation to be included in the FAI Spring Days 2023 program not only for its centennial history which has made Monza famous in the world but also for its location in one of the most renowned green spaces in Europe. The Autodrome pays daily attention to the protection and safeguard of the Park and its ecosystem with concrete initiatives of environmental sustainability, in the organizational processes of the motorsport races it traditionally hosts: for these actions it has received from the International Automobile Federation (FIA) the highest recognition of three stars. Also relevant is the commitment to the maintenance of the park areas under concession with the professional assistance of agronomist and forestry experts who work in concert with the Park Consortium and Villa Reale, promoting the correct development of native tree species while respecting biodiversity and the safety of park visitors. All this will be known during the visits organized with the FAI ».

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Ticket sales for the 6 Hours of Monza - round five of the FIA World Endurance Championship – now on sale

The WEC returns to Monza again in 2023. After successful editions in 2021 and 2022, the 6 Hours of Monza – round five of the FIA World Endurance Championship – will once again be held in Italy. Consisting of three categories - Hypercars, LMP2 and LMGTE Am - the Italian round of WEC is scheduled from 7 – 9 July.

Ticket sales for the event are now open with tickets available at www.monzanet.it and on the official dealer's website www.ticketone.it. They are also available at approximately 1,000 physical outlets located throughout Italy.

The 2023 FIA WEC season will see a total of 38 full-season entrants from 12 different countries plus a record number of teams competing in the Hypercar and LMGTE Am categories. Over the course of just one year – the WEC Hypercar field has more than doubled with a total of 13 entries in 2023 (up from six in 2022). Among them, the two Ferrari 499Ps will make their debut this season, which the public will be able to see up close and personal if purchasing a ticket for the event.

The two cars of the Prancing Horse, a team that will return to the top class of endurance racing 50 years after its last appearance, will be fighting for the top step of the Monza podium – a position that André Negrao, Nicolas Lapierre and Matthieu Vaxivière occupied last year as the 2022 winners   with the Alpine A480 - Gibson.

There will be free admission on Friday 7 July with open access to the paddock as well. The public will be able to take advantage of special discounted prices on tickets for Saturday and Sunday until 11 June.  Admission for Saturday will be 30 Euros with Sunday tickets available for 40 Euros, Tickets for both days are priced at 45 Euros.

From 12 June until the event weekend, Saturday tickets will cost 40 Euros, Sunday will be 50 Euros and a weekend ticket will cost 60 Euros. In addition, fans will be able to access the paddock by purchasing the VIP Paddock at an additional daily cost of 20 euros. Parking at the circuit will be free for all three days.

There will be free access for children up to the age of six and for people with disabilities. Discounted tickets are also available for under 24s, over 65s, carers of the disabled plus ACI and AC Milano members.

More information is available on the dedicated page at www.monzanet.it.

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Tickets for the Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza are on sale

Valentino Rossi back on track at Monza almost 5 years after the last time. The Temple of Speed returns to be the opening stage of the most important championship in the world for GT3 cars. Admission to the public is free on Fridays and access to the paddock is included in the ticket

The sales of one of the most prestigious appointments in the 2023 sports calendar of the Temple of Speed have officially started. In fact, tickets for the Italian stage of the are available from today Fanatec GT World Challenge Europe Powered by AWS, the most famous series in the world for GT3 cars promoted by the Stéphane Ratel Organisation, in which Monza returns to occupy a place as the opening round of the championship, as per tradition.

The 3 Hours of the Fanatec GT World Challenge will take place on the weekend of 21, 22 and 23 April and will offer an unmissable race for all endurance lovers, who will be able to follow it live at the racetrack by purchasing their ticket.

Among the elements of attraction for the public, the presence in the parterre of riders of Valentino Rossi , multiple MotoGP world champion, who will return to Monza almost 5 years after his last appearance, when he was a protagonist in the Monza Rally Show, should certainly be underlined. of 2018. The native of Urbino will be driving a BMW M4 GT3 of the WRT team and will have to contend with all the other GT3s that make up the entry list.

Tickets for the event can be purchased on www.monzanet.it or directly through the official reseller on the website www.ticketone.it and in the almost 1000 physical sales points located throughout Italy.

On Friday, the day traditionally dedicated to free practice for both the cartel and the support races, admission for the public will be totally free , including parking. On Saturday and Sunday, entrance costs 20 and 25 euros respectively, while the season ticket for both days can be purchased for 35 euros. Free access to the paddock is also included in the ticket.

Children up to 6 years old and people with disabilities can enter the Temple of Speed for free, while those aged between 7 and 11 will have to spend one euro for both Saturday and Sunday. Discounts are also available for under 24s, over 65s and ACI members. Further information is available on the official website of the circuit www.monzanet.it.

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Autodromo Nazionale Monza obtains the 3 Stars of the FIA Environmental Accreditation Programme

Thanks to the various initiatives implemented in recent years in the field of environmental sustainability, the Temple of Speed has achieved the most important recognition from the International Automobile Federation. The circuit had already received the "FIA 1 Star" and "FIA 2 Star" awards in 2020 and 2021.

The commitment to environmental sustainability that Autodromo Nazionale Monza has been pursuing for years with concrete and measurable initiatives has allowed the circuit to win the precious "FIA 3 Star" award, which the International Automobile Federation assigns to operators who guarantee compliance of the highest environmental standards.

The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is the oldest and most prestigious circuit in the world and, compared to all the other racetracks, has the characteristic of being located within one of the largest enclosed parks in Europe. For this reason, attention to the protection of the environment and the conservation of the natural heritage is an absolute priority for the Temple of Speed.

After having obtained the two prestigious "FIA 1 Star" and "FIA 2 Star" awards in the two previous editions of the WRC World Rally Championship, held in 2020 and 2021, thanks to specific programs and actions in favor of the park and greenery, the Autodromo Brianzolo was therefore honored with a new important award.

In addition to the activities implemented during motorsport competitions, with the contribution of local institutions and the Lombardy Region, a vast environmental protection plan all round; among the various initiatives it is important to mention the forest enhancement projects, on the one hand the actions to compensate for losses due to various atmospheric phenomena and on the other to improve the green lung of the park for the benefit of visitors.

The inclusive approach is also appreciated that Autodromo Nazionale Monza has adopted to achieve the objectives of environmental sustainability, i.e. to educate and engage all of its stakeholders - from the institutions to civil society and all the motorsport enthusiasts who populate the stands at sporting events - to raise awareness of the importance of a common and participatory action, because a small individual gesture can have enormous benefits for the whole community.

“We are proud to have obtained this important certification which we do not consider a point of arrival but an incentive to continue on the path we have taken. We see the commitment to environmental protection as a duty not only towards the community for which we have been operating for over 100 years, but also towards future generations, who will continue to develop a passion for motor sport, to enjoy its positive economic repercussions on the whole surrounding area and to enjoy the beauty of a unique park of its kind”, he underlined Giuseppe Redaelli , President of the Monza National Autodrome.

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ACI launches phase 2 of ticket sales for the Monza and Imola Formula 1 GPs

On Monday 30 January, the Automobile Club of Italy will launch the second phase of ticket sales for the two Italian rounds of Formula 1 of the 2023 season: Grran Premio del Made in Italy e dell'Emilia Romagna - sixth round of the championship series, now in its 4th edition, scheduled from 19 to 21 May at the Enzo and Dino Ferrari International Circuit in Imola - and the Gran Premio d'Italia , now in its 94th edition, which will take place from 1 to 3 September at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza, as the fifteenth round.

After the Christmas pre-sale – which, in just a few days, recorded record numbers: 27,000 tickets sold for the two events – ACI is now making available a new stock of 150,000 tickets divided over the three days of the event : 60,000 for the Italian GP at Monza, 90,000 for the Made in Italy and Emilia Romagna GP at Imola.

Tickets can be purchased on the websites www.monzanet.it and www.autodromoimola.it, as well as on the website www.TicketOne.it.

At the same time and until sold out, the sale of tickets reserved for ACI Members will continue.

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The sale of tickets for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2023 has started

The sale of tickets for the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2023, now in its 94th edition, will officially open on Wednesday 21 December at 12 , which will take place on 1, 2 and 3 September at the Autodromo Nazionale Monza.

It is a real "Xmas Gift" designed by ACI for all those motorsport enthusiasts, both Italian and foreign, who want to experience, or perhaps give a loved one for Christmas, an exciting and engaging experience.

The opening of sales was scheduled well in advance, thanks to the commitment of the Aci Sport organization, to meet the requests of many fans and commercial partners that had already arrived the day after the Centenary Grand Prix of the Temple of Speed . For the "Xmas Gift" campaign, 6,500 tickets of various types will be available.

All information on how to purchase and all further future updates can be found on the website www.monzanet.it on the page dedicated to the Formula 1 Italian Grand Prix 2023.

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Autodromo Nazionale Monza alongside the Municipality of Monza in the #ResponsabilmenteGiovani project

The initiative aims to raise awareness and educate the younger generations on the best behaviors to pursue to reduce and combat the risks of road accidents.

Monza, 17 November 2022 – Spreading the culture of moving around safely through knowledge and the adoption of correct behavior and stimulating greater awareness of the risks of the vehicle and the road. With this in mind, the safe driving courses for cars and scooters, developed in collaboration with AC Milano, started today at the Monza Autodrome for over 200 students, including novice drivers and pink sheet holders, from the Monza schools participating in #ResponsabilmenteGiovani .

The initiative, conceived and presented by the Municipality of Monza , ranked second in the ranking of projects selected by the Ministry of the Interior for the promotion, coordination and monitoring of prevention, experimentation and contrast activities on the national territory of traffic accidents caused by alcohol and drugs.

“Automobile Club Milano is always in the front line, with the experts of its structure and its statutory study commissions, in the training of all road users, in order to create and disseminate in them a careful and growing knowledge of the characteristics of the traffic, the means used, the driving skills required, the rules of conduct, the dangers, the importance of all the aspects and all the rules that make up the complex picture of road safety. Our commitment embraces all age groups starting from the smallest and youngest, protagonists of the mobility of the future that we therefore wish to create on solid foundations built on prevention and awareness. That awareness that is indispensable every time we move at any time of our day, on foot or using any means”, he underlines Geronimo La Russa , President of Automobile Club Milano.

“Nobody owns the road, every day millions of people walk it as if it were a normal routine activity which leads us all to feel somewhat invincible and perfectly able to pay attention to several activities at the same time. We forget our responsibility towards the community and ignore that we are a potential danger both for us and for those around us; so let us try to remember that over 60% of road deaths are innocent victims of the distraction of others, which is the main cause of road accidents. When we are on the road - drivers, pedestrians, cyclists or scooter users - we must never feel hyper-protected by road rules (frequently interpreted too loosely and extensively in our favour) but think that through distraction or driving while intoxicated or under the influence of drugs, or due to a sudden illness, or due to the material impossibility of realizing the sudden danger, those arriving may find themselves in the position of not being able to avoid the accident. We must therefore ensure that the perception of danger increases more and more in all road users, through targeted awareness campaigns on road safety education”, he says Giuseppe Redaelli , President of the Monza National Circuit.

“Making the generations who are approaching car driving aware of having respect for their vehicle and for all the 'actors' on the road, including pedestrians, is the first step in strengthening the perception of the risks deriving from incautious behaviour, such as distraction at the wheel , the underestimation of the road and above all the high speed. Also in the Temple of Speed, the ACI, which protects road safety among its statutory purposes, wants to demonstrate that it is possible to teach the youngest how to acquire the correct evaluation of the road and its dangers in relation to the road route, the importance to always respect the highway code, made up of simple rules that can save one's life and that of others”, he says Alessandra Zinno , General Manager of the Monza National Circuit.

The Monza and Brianza Traffic Police and the Monza Local Police were also present on the first day of the courses, which deal with roadside checks, in particular in the most sensitive time slots with respect to the phenomenon of driving while intoxicated or under the effect of narcotic substances.

Starting from the early stages of the project, the Police Forces have significantly increased the number of checks in order to prevent accidents. Since April, 586 drivers have been checked, including 78 novice drivers. 409 alcohol pre-tests and 18 drug tests were carried out - "Investing in the prevention and training of the youngest is an essential lever on the educational and safety fronts - explains the Mayor Paolo Pilotto - Opportunities like these, therefore, prove to be precious for learning in a serene way and for identifying positive examples to follow".

The Councilor for Youth Andreina Fumagalli and the Councilor for Security Ambrogio Moccia also took part in the press conference.

Together with the Italian Red Cross, Carrobiolo 2000 Cooperativa Sociale, Promozione Umana Onlus and Itineraria Teatro, Autodromo Nazionale Monza is one of the project implementers and will specifically organize safe driving courses for cars and scooters over 6 different days about 200 boys with the involvement of industry experts and the supervision of a talent loved and recognized by the younger generation of motorsport enthusiasts, namely the racing driver and TV presenter Davide Valsecchi.

The courses are designed as real training , in the classroom and in the field, to allow students to learn how to control the vehicle in different conditions: sudden dangers, braking, obstacles, wet curves and slippery asphalt. Furthermore, various types of road bends will be tackled to facilitate training and the evaluation of the correct speed approaching a bend and the intensity of braking.

Safe driving courses for cars are organized by Master Driving, a reality founded and directed by Maurizio Verini, Italian and European Rally champion and world champion for the Marches (FIAT), who has been involved in road safety for over 15 years and in particular in theoretical and practical car driving courses at all levels.

The safe driving courses for scooters, a vehicle that is becoming more and more part of the travel habits especially of the youngest, are instead held with the support of Dott, who makes available for the entire duration of the project up to 25 scooters and a qualified instructor. Dott is the market leader in the scooter and ebike sharing sector and has always invested in training and safety. Dott has been active in Italy since 2019 and in Milan and Monza since 2020 with its rental services.

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Crugnola-Carmellino dominate the Special Rally Circuit in the Temple of Speed

The two-time Italian rally champion Andrea Crugnola, sailed by Marina Carmellino, wins three of the four stages disputed and wins by over 20 seconds over Tosini-Peroglio. Zanazio-Brusa finish third on the only WRC Plus in the race.

Andrea Crugnola is the winner of the sixth edition of the Special Rally Circuit organized by Vedovati Corse. The expert driver from Varese, the Italian rally champion in 2020 and 2022 and winner of the Monza Rally Show in 2019, has asserted his experience in the specialty by outclassing all the 99 opponents who have tried, unsuccessfully, to compete for the top step of the podium.

In fact, after two cars were forced to retire due to technical problems at the end of the shakedown on Saturday, there were 100 drivers at the start of the "Monzino", which gave life to four hard-fought Special Stages for a total of 81.4 Km covered. , in front of a cheering audience arranged on the terraces and stands of the Temple of Speed.

Crugnola, sailed by his partner Marina Carmellino, showed up at Monza driving a Citroën C3 R5 from Movisport, and was also able to beat the only WRC Plus in the race, the Ford Fiesta driven by Guido Zanazio And Cesare Brusa, who alternated in the roles of driver and navigator between the various tests and who closed the weekend in third overall, after being in second place until the start of the fourth test.

Crugnola-Carmellino, who conquered the success with more than 20 seconds of margin on the first rivals, were good at starting immediately strong, winning both the PS in the morning, the Vedovati 1 and the Special Vedovati 2, and putting between themselves and the two drivers of the WRC Plus an important margin, administered until the end. What made the difference was the second test of the day - after a very balanced first scratch and concluded in favor of the winners by just one tenth - with Crugnola and Carmellino who preceded the rival duo by 16.9 seconds.

Zanazio-Brusa tried to reassemble, grabbing the third Special Stage, but they ran into a bad fourth heat, so much so that they couldn't even confirm second place, stolen in the final by just two tenths of a second. Luca Tosini And Roberto Peroglio, third in 2021, on a Skoda Fabia R5 from Historika. Less fortunate was last year's star performer Marco Butti who, after a comforting start, damaged the car by losing some positions and finishing sixth with his Hyundai I20 (Dimensione Corse).

The Special Rally Circuit closed the sports season of the Temple of Speed. A year that saw the Autodrome become the home of endurance for two consecutive weeks in July, hosting both the European Le Mans Series and the World Endurance Championship, before recording a record attendance during Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2022, with the red tide that inflamed the stands of the Brianza circuit for three days.

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