"You cannot describe passion, you can only experience it." - Enzo Ferrari
Autodromo di Monza and Formula 1: history, passion and tourism
9 to 11 September the famous Monza Autodrome, known to motoring enthusiasts as 'the Temple of Speed"will host the Formula 1 Pirelli Italian Grand Prix 2022. A special event to discover the new regulations, the adrenaline-pumping single-seaters and the amazing performances of the drivers. In the air one can already sense the enthusiasm for the upcoming races and the festive atmosphere. This year, in fact, the Autodromo blows out its candles and celebrates a century of high speed! On the occasion of the centenary, the sponsorship with ITA Airwaysthe national airline that dedicated its new Airbus A350 to the great Enzo Ferrarifounder of the stable of the same name.
Autodromo di Monza and Formula 1: 5 curiosities about the famous Brianza circuit
Here are some interesting facts for those who have not yet had the good fortune to visit the Monza Autodrome:
- The Monza circuit is the third largest racetrack in the worldafter the British track at Brooklands and the American one at Indianapolis.
- The Brianza racetrack is immersed in a beautiful park, which in turn is set in the natural environment of Royal Villa, a Lombard palace built in the 19th century at the behest of Empress Maria Theresa of Austria.
- It is the only circuit in the world to have a causewayalso known as the High Speed Ring or the Monza Catino. This part of the track was built in 1955 to allow cars to reach very high speeds while avoiding the use of brakes and gear changes.
- In 2020, British driver Lewis Hamilton set an absolute record for the Italian Grand Prix by touching the speed of 264.362 km/h in 1'18''887.
- This complex motor racing track, which saw the light of day in 1922 thanks to the Automobile Club of Milan, has been the scene of important technical and scientific innovations such as the draining asphalt, the telepass and the guardrail.
The list of anecdotes and interesting facts doesn't end here, but we'll let you discover the rest of the story when you get to Monza! If you just can't resist and are dying of curiosity, please read this little spoiler: Ten things you didn't know about the Autodromo di Monza
Autodromo di Monza and Formula 1: where to stay for the Italian Grand Prix
In September, the city of Monza, located some 20 kilometres from Milan, is filled with Formula 1 fans and lovers of racing cars and engines. Finding a good-value hotel near the Autodromo is not always easy and often requires booking well in advance. One has to consider that an event of international importance always attracts a large number of visitors and this tends to result in traffic, comings and goings and crowds.
To avoid stress and fully enjoy the Italian GP, you could opt for a hotel in a strategic location that allows you to combine leisure with relaxation. Spa Hotel Paris 2 is located in a quiet residential area in the municipality of Sabbio (Dalmine), close to the entrance to the A4 motorway and only half an hour from the Monza Park. It is an optimal stopping point not only to take part in the most eagerly awaited motoring weekend of the year, but also to explore some of the most beautiful areas of the Lombardy region such as Upper Town (Bergamo) e Crespi d'Adda.
Equipped with a spa (La Cascade), private parking and an in-house bar, the hotel offers its guests comfort and fully customised tourist experiences. Even if you are on the road, you will feel at home here: we will welcome you and listen to all your needs... a bit like the track engineers when they welcome the drivers arriving at the pits!
Visit Spa Hotel Parigi 2 and treat yourself to a breathtaking adventure at the Autodromo di Monza!
