I am going on Sunday 3rd to hopefully watch Dovi win the race. Never been to the course at Mugello before, tickets in the grandstand are an arm&leg so intend to get a general admission ticket and watch from a 'Prato'. Where is the best place to sit? I will be driving there in a hire car as staying with friends in Reggio Emilia, will probably get a hotel near to the circuit and drive there in the morning. Anyone have any experience of driving a car to the circuit, presume the roads are likely to be chock a block on the morning of the race, how long do I need to allow to get to the circuit from the main road. Any other advice welcome and appreciated.
We went on bikes last year. The roads were choca block from early doors. I noticed a lot of people were parking a,way out and walking in. The crowds walking were like something from the exodus We watched from a banking but I can't recall the corner name. Tell you what though, it were packed to the rafters, we just squeezed in and took root. Best atmosphere circuit race I've ever witnessed.... The place were jumping. You'll have a great day.
Went there some years ago again on bikes and it does heave as said early on race day. It's like the pope has come to town but definitely an experience. Some links https://www.discovertuscany.com/mugello/mugello-circuit.html we were on the banking you see at 6 oclock, it's called the scarperia and Palgio. Some bits we couldn't see but generally we saw a good chunk. There were toilets and sales not far from it On that day it was raining lightly and what we saw was the locals with small spades cutting seats into the muddy bank to sit on. Even in the mild rain it is a circuit to go too.
If you go by bike/car then don't hope to leave right after the main event. Leave it at least till 3 hours after. Seriously.
I did a package tour visit in 2016 . We had grandstand seats for all the days but spent sometime walking around the circuit . Viewing is good as the hill sides are steep so you can see lots . On the sunday I think our coach left the hotel at 5am ? It dropped us off as close as possible but still probably walked a mile to a mile and a half . Some people had walked five miles! . The atmosphere was mad, people revving engines in shopping trollies with 10ft exhausts! . People walking about with chainsaw engines just revving them for the sake of it . Would love to go back again!
As everyone has said it is manic. Country roads and 90000 Italians all wanting to be at the front of the queue. It's built amongst hills so walking around is challenging. We sat in the Poggio Secco Stand with all the Rossi fans. I got run over by a youth on a GoPed, my mates did laugh when I picked said GoPed up and threw it down a hill, whilst introducing said youth to some traditional Tyke greetings.
That's a very good point. When we went, we spent a good couple of hours sat in the sun watching the huge crowds leave at the end of the event.
Went last year - and while you're looking for free standing /GA, the Biondetti stand at the top level is great for watching both sides of the track during practice and even QP but manic after that so its just a case of staying in your seat. we walked all around the circuit and there are some great viewing points as it is in a bowl. I'd recommend going for more than just the Sunday and wondering around to see what you prefer as best place. We found going via Bologna much cheaper than Florence (flight wise) and it's only about an hour into Florence anyway by hire car - plus Borgo Panigale factory is practically in the airport perimeter so it was rude not to pop in!!!! It's a hell of a hilly walk from the red helmet entrance to any of the free seating areas - something to think about if you're going in leathers etc. After the event. turn left out of red helmet and about 100m up road on right is a pub type affair with beer garden. Small charge to get in but worth it if you can to save the queues which won't die down until much later. HTH - enjoy, it's fantastic!!!
Good information @graham848 cheers. I'm staying with friends a few days before and only have a ticket for Sunday. I've hired a car and as the nearest accommodation I could find was on the outskirts of Florence I will be driving to the circuit from there. I intend to leave Florence just after 5:00am for the 34km drive. I'm concerned about how far I might have to walk as I'm badly compromised in that department due to emphysema. What is a Red helmet entrance please?
The main entrance to the circuit has a huge red helmet sculpture - if you google "Mugello circuit entrance red helmet" you'll see what I mean. Also - the security and stewards will act as though it's the first time an event has been held there ever and no one will seemingly be able to give you a straight answer. We missed the whole of Moto 3 and Moto 2 FP1 trying to find the correct route from the paddock to the grandstand. Would definitely 100% go back though. amazing atmosphere.
Does anyone know if they sell tickets at the Mugello Circuit on the day of the event itself? Didn't purchase in advance as wasn't sure I could make it, but less than a days ride away now and time is on my side... just checked online to see about getting tickets but not finding many options...
From my trip there last year I’m not entirely sure. But I would advise to try and book tickets first if you can because getting in to the circuit as as much of a zoo as getting out.
On the case big cheese as if it starts to look unlikely that I'll get in then I'll take a more leisurely route rather than rushing in the Mugello direction... or should that have read big "Grana Padano"
Got a bunch of snaps of the trip I'm on but this is the only one I could find that includes that one thing most important to the forum than any Ducati... does it have to be my own bin or will any do?!
