The Autodromo Nazionale Monza and MONGRIP™ launch the Asphalt Collection , an exclusive line of products that incorporate authentic portions of the original asphalt of the iconic Temple of Speed, to give every enthusiast the chance to preserve a priceless piece of Italian and world motorsport history in their own home. The Asphalt Collection was born from the idea of preserving and celebrating the glorious history of the circuit, with the extraction of the asphalt that took place in early 2024 during the modernization works that affected the Brianza track. This event marks a historic moment, 102 years after the foundation of the Autodromo.

To keep this legacy alive, the Autodromo has made use of the creativity of Giancarlo Medici , the Italian artist and founder of MONGRIP™, an international brand leader in the sector of motorsport relics. MONGRIP™ uses the best Italian craftsmen, who are responsible not only for respecting the highest quality standards, but also for preserving the emotional value of an asphalt that for over a hundred years has accompanied the triumphs of the greatest legends of this sport and the screams of hundreds of thousands of fans. This exclusive collaboration offers a tangible piece of the history of the Temple of Speed.

Each component of the “Asphalt Collection” is a unique work of art, the result of Italian creativity and craftsmanship, and represents an unparalleled relic of a limitless legend. The manual processing guarantees each piece its own identity and unique and unrepeatable details. The first products of the Asphalt Collection, two limited editions, were officially unveiled in Monza during the press conference to present the Formula 1 Pirelli Gran Premio d’Italia 2024.

The first work is called Pole Position Limited Edition , and transforms the original asphalt of pitch Number 1 into a memento, on which the greatest legends of motorsport have lined up in search of world championship glory.

There will be 1922 pieces, recalling the year of the foundation of the Autodromo, that will make up the entire collection, marketed exclusively by the Autodromo Nazionale Monza. Completing the offer for collectors will be the Track Limited Edition , composed of 5793 pieces of real asphalt taken from all the most prestigious points of the circuit, as many as the meters of the track. This product will be available both at the Autodromo shop and at the MONGRIP™ online shop starting from 12.00 on Monday 2 September 2024.  This is just the first step of an unprecedented collaboration: by the end of 2024, other projects and memorabilia will also be presented.

Giuseppe Redaelli, president of SIAS Autodromo Nazionale Monza stated: “We wanted a tangible sign of the history of the Autodromo Nazionale Monza to last forever. This is why we relied on MONGRIP TM to create true works of art that give a new story to an asphalt that has seen the greatest champions of world motorsport pass through. Iconic numbers and elegant materials mean that these memorabilia can be real jewels for enthusiasts and collectors. A collection that, thanks to the creative flair of MONGRIP TM and the collaboration with Autodromo Nazionale Monza, will be able to further enhance the century-old history of the Temple of Speed”.

Giancarlo Medici, founder of MONGRIP™, comments on this prestigious collaboration: “Monza is the Temple not only of speed but also an iconic place of worship of motorsport. In every inch of Monza’s asphalt converged over a century of Italian and world motoring history, a legacy to be saved that could not be lost. Thanking the Autodromo Nazionale Monza for the trust placed in us, with pride and driven by the passion to create something unique, we have embarked on this extraordinary project. From today, every fan and motorsport enthusiast will have the opportunity to become a guardian of a century-old legacy, the stage of legendary sporting achievements.”