The main straight of the Mugello circuit is known for the high speeds reached – the record is held by Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM), who last year reached 366.1 km/h. Therefore, the location is undergoing construction to become safer.
The officials of the circuit near Florence announced an increase in the runoff area, shortening the adjacent service road for this purpose. The runoff area now has a length of 450 meters. It wasn’t the only point where Mugello received interventions: an asphalt area was created at the entrance to Arrabbiata 1, connecting the track to the protection barrier. Also, state-of-the-art kerbs, approved by the FIM and FIA, were installed in turns 3, 9, and 11.
Paolo Poli, the circuit director, stated in a press release: ‘The safety of a track is not something static. On the contrary, it is a continuous challenge to find solutions to reduce the minimum risk that, although residual, inevitably still exists in the practice of motorsport. The continuous studies and significant investments we have allocated aim to further increase the already very high standards of Mugello with the goal of allowing all riders who attend (professionals and non-professionals) to express their passion in a facility that is always at the forefront of safety and is an international benchmark’.