Mugello To Host 9th Round of F1 calendar & its also Ferrari's 1000 Grand Prix

IT has been announced this morning that the 9th round of the Formula 1 calendar will take place at the Ferrari owned track, the Mugello Circuit on September 13th. IT just so happens to be Ferrari's 1000 Grand Prix. The Tifosi will be out in huge numbers to celebrate this one. 

This is the first time the track has been used in to host the Formula 1 World Championship. The Officail name "FORMULA 1™ PIRELLI GRAN PREMIO DELLA TOSCANA FERRARI 1000" is in homage to the region that is hosting the race and to Ferrari who will have then taken part in all of the 70 Formula 1 seasons so far, and the only team to do so. 


Mattia Binotto Team Principal and Managing Director Scuderia Ferrari Mission Winnow

To be able to celebrate an extraordinary anniversary like the thousandth grand prix for Scuderia Ferrari at our own home at Mugello is an incredible opportunity. Mugello is not just one of the most spectacular and challenging tracks for drivers and cars, it is also a structure that has made sustainability one of its priorities.
This commitment has taken it to levels of excellence both for Italy and the world. There are lots of people to whom we send thanks for turning this opportunity into reality – above all Formula 1’s Chairman and CEO Chase Carey, who knows and appreciates the value that our team represents for this sport, to the extent that he was prepared to recognise this anniversary in the official name of the event.
Then there are two partners who have been fundamental to achieving this goal. First there is the region that will play host to us, Tuscany – one of the most beautiful in our country, rich with artistic treasures and breathtaking scenery. Then there is the city of Florence, a jewel that is unique in the world for its architectural beauty and for the masterpieces that can be enjoyed there.
For me personally, Mugello is linked to the memories of so many days of testing that I have worked at along with the rest of the team in a bid to improve the car, sometimes dreaming of taking on our opponents there. To think that today we are about to have an event like a Grand Prix there – and the thousandth in our Formula 1 history no less – is a wonderful feeling. I can’t wait for that dream to come true on September 13.

 
Chase Carey Chairman and CEO, Formula 1™


We are delighted to welcome Mugello to the Formula 1 calendar for the 2020 season. I want to thank the promoter for all their hard work to make this happen. I know all our fans will be excited to see us go racing at this amazing circuit and Ferrari tifosi will be treated to a celebration of the team’s 1000th race.

 
Paolo Poli CEO, Mugello Circuit


We are happy and proud to have finally achieved a goal that we have been chasing for a long time with the utmost determination: 106 years since the very first race took place on the street circuit, Mugello will host its first Formula 1 Grand Prix.
We will mark this historic event with the distinction of a track that is unique in the world and the effort of our finest professionalism. My thanks today go to all the men and women who, over the course of a history that has lasted over a hundred years, with their passion and love for racing, have allowed us to achieve the ambitious aim of representing our country and region at the highest level of the world of motorsport.