Owned by Ferrari and set in the rolling Tuscan hills, Mugello is a rider's paradise. The flowing 3.26-mile circuit with sweeping elevation changes hosts the Italian MotoGP and is considered one of the finest tracks in the world.
About Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello
Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello is a permanent racing circuit, located in Scarperia, Tuscany. Drivers cover 5.245 km (3.259 miles) and 15 corners each lap, run clockwise. Among its named corners are Casanova-Savelli, Arrabbiata 1 & 2 and Correntaio.
The circuit opened in 1974 and holds FIA Grade 1 licensing. It appears on the MotoGP and GT calendars. Around 50,000 spectators can attend.
Circuit History
Racing in the Mugello valley began in 1914 on a 66 km loop of public roads that ran uphill from Scarperia to Firenzuola and back over the Futa Pass. The First World War interrupted it almost immediately, but the road race returned afterwards and had its best years in the 1920s and 1930s on that long, dusty circuit.
Safety eventually made the public roads impossible, and a permanent circuit was built nearby, opening in June 1974 with a round of the F5000 series. Ferrari bought it in 1988, which is the fact that shapes everything since: the team has a world-class track at its exclusive disposal for testing in private, and the circuit has become the centre of Italian motorcycle racing, holding the Italian motorcycle Grand Prix for decades.
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Nearest Airport: Florence Airport (FLR) — approximately 30 km from the circuit
Train and bus beats driving, as the roads congest badly. Take the train from Florence to Borgo San Lorenzo, about 40 minutes via Vaglia, or to San Piero a Sieve, then an AMV bus to Scarperia, with extra shuttles during MotoGP. Free shuttles circulate between circuit entrances every 30 minutes. If driving, arrive around 7am on race day.
Race Weekend Tips for Italy
Visiting Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello for a race weekend? Here are essential tips to make the most of your trip to Scarperia, Tuscany. The circuit holds up to 50,000 spectators, so plan for large crowds on race day.
Italian circuits are well-served by regional trains, but schedules thin out in the evening — plan your return.
Cash is still king at smaller vendors and parking lots near circuits. ATMs can have long queues on race days.
Restaurants near circuits fill up fast on race evenings. Reserve dinner before the weekend starts.
Summer races bring intense heat — comfortable shoes, a hat, and factor 50 sunscreen are mandatory.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello?
Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello is in Scarperia, Tuscany. The nearest airport, Florence Airport (FLR), is about 30 km from the circuit.
How many hotels does RaceTrackStays list near Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello?
5 properties are listed near Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, the closest 31.2 km from the circuit. Each one is listed with its measured distance from the circuit, and every entry links to the property's own site.
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