Autodromo Nazionale Monza facts for kids
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| Location | Monza, Italy |
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| Time zone | GMT +1 |
| Major events | F1, GP2, F3, 1000 km Monza, WTCC, SBK |
| Modern Grand Prix Circuit | |
| Length | 5.793 km (3.60 mi) |
| Turns | 10 |
| Race lap record | 1:21.046 ( Rubens Barrichello, Ferrari, 2004) |
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza is a famous motorsport race track. It is located near the town of Monza, Italy, just north of Milan. This track is one of the oldest motor racing tracks in the world.
The Monza track was built in 1922. Since then, it has been used for the Italian Grand Prix almost every year. It is known for its high speeds and exciting races. Many famous drivers have raced and won here.
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History of the Monza Track
The Autodromo Nazionale Monza was one of the first purpose-built race tracks. It was designed to be very fast. The original track had a road course and a high-speed oval section. This allowed cars to reach incredible speeds.
Early Years and Changes
When it first opened, Monza was only the third permanent race track in the world. It quickly became a favorite for big races. Over the years, the track has been changed many times. This was done to make it safer for drivers and to keep up with faster cars.
Why Monza is Special
Monza is often called the "Temple of Speed." This is because it has long straights where cars can go very fast. It is a challenging track for drivers and teams. They need powerful engines and good brakes to do well here. The fans in Italy are very passionate about racing, especially for Ferrari.
Famous Races at Monza
Monza has hosted many important races. The most famous is the Italian Grand Prix, which is part of the F1 World Championship. F1 is the highest class of single-seater auto racing. Other major events held here include:
- GP2 races, which are a step below F1.
- F3 races, for younger drivers.
- The 1000 km Monza, a famous endurance race.
- Races for the WTCC.
- SBK motorcycle races.
Images for kids
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The starting grid of the "1st Cup Fiera di Milano" race held in 1925.
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A race in 1925 with cars racing across the bridge.
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The Pista di Alta Velocità banking, 2003.
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Satellite photograph of the circuit from 2018
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The curve where Alberto Ascari crashed in 1955. He died a few minutes later.
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2nd variation (1948–1954)
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3rd variation (Combined circuit) (1955–1956, 1960–1961)
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4th variation (Road circuit) (1957–1959, 1962–1971)
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5th variation (1972–1973)
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6th variation (1974–1975)
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7th variation (1976–1993)
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8th variation (1994–1999)
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See also
In Spanish: Autodromo Nazionale di Monza para niños
