Ferrari Hypercar

    9 July 2023

    The fifth round of the FIA WEC takes place in Italy at Monza, which appears on the calendar for the third consecutive season. The two Ferrari 499Ps, which have clocked some of the 24,000 kilometres of the hybrid hypercar’s development process, will also feature in the six-hour race at the Temple of Speed.

    The Brianza event will be the last European meeting before the final rush with the two Fuji and Bahrain rounds, rounding off an extraordinary seven World Endurance Championship rounds.

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    Monza is the last “temple of speed”
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    The Lombard racetrack, immersed in a beautiful park, is the last remaining example of a track-type that has otherwise disappeared from the international automotive scene. Despite numerous changes to its design, Monza has always retained its distinguishing pace. The track boasts three high-speed straights “broken up” by very technical chicanes. The latter, together with the “fearsome” Lesmo and Parabolica turns, requires a good mechanical grip to avoid wasting a lot of time. The first chicane offers an excellent chance to overtake as the cars have to brake very violently on their approach. The Roggia chicane also gives drivers various opportunities to pass, especially if they can make the most of the Curva Grande.

    Autodromo Nazionale Monza (Italy)
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    • LocationMonzaItaly
    • Turns11
    • Circuit Length5 793 km

    Where is the Monza circuit located?

    The “Autodromo Nazionale di Monza” is an international racing circuit in Monza Park in northern Italy, not far from Milan.

    When did the construction of the Monza circuit begin?

    The Automobile Club of Milan decided to build the circuit in January 1922 to commemorate the 25th anniversary of its foundation. Work began on 15 May and was finished in just 110 days. The first complete lap of the track was run on 28 July of the same year.

    It is the world’s third oldest permanent racetrack, after Brooklands (no longer in use) and Indianapolis. It is the historic home of the Italian Grand Prix.

    Who designed the Monza circuit?

    The project was assigned to the architect Alfredo Rosselli. At the preliminary stage, the idea was to create a speedway and a ring road side by side, over a total of 14 kilometres. Over the years, numerous modifications have been made that have changed the track’s appearance. In its current configuration, with the latest changes in 2014, the banking has gone, and it has a total length of 5,793 metres with four straights.

    Why is the Monza circuit known as the temple of speed?

    Because its configuration is designed for speed. Indeed, Monza is considered the fastest track in the world.

    What are the distinctive features of the Monza circuit?

    The most famous corners at Monza include the two Lesmo turns, named after the nearby town, the Ascari chicane, dedicated to Alberto Ascari, and the Parabolica turn, which leads into the start straight.

    499P is the name of the new Le Mans Hypercar with which Ferrari will tackle the FIA WEC in the top class from 2023, a name evoking the history of the Prancing Horse manufacturer.
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