Rome presents its project for F1
The mayor of Rome, Gianni Alemanno, confirmed the Italian capital’s plan to host a Formula 1 race in the near future. The project for a 4.6-kilometer circuit would be located in the Eur district, southwest of Rome. The area, characterized by its wide avenues, had planned to host the world exposition in 1942, but the […]
The mayor of Rome, Gianni Alemanno, confirmed the Italian capital’s plan to host a Formula 1 race in the near future.
The project for a 4.6-kilometer circuit would be located in the Eur district, southwest of Rome. The area, characterized by its wide avenues, had planned to host the world exposition in 1942, but the project fell through because of the war. It could be perfectly suitable for hosting an urban Grand Prix.
The layout of the circuit is already planned, with an average speed of around 177 km/h for a lap time of 1’34.
“We will establish a promotion committee,” declared Alemanno. “Then, we will officially present our candidacy.”
Bernie Ecclestone had stated a few months ago that it was unlikely to see a Grand Prix in Rome in 2010 or 2011, but that the Roman city would be high on the list to host F1 sometime around 2013.
Furthermore, Enrico Gelpi, director of the Automobile Club of Italy, had clarified from the start of the rumors surrounding Rome that a potential F1 race in the capital would not overshadow the Italian Grand Prix held in Monza.
