by VALERIO BARRETTA
Imola pushes Ferrari
There is a desire for Formula 1 a Imola. After missing the 2023 event due to the flood, everything is ready on the Santerno circuit to embrace the Circus again. A Circus that wonders whether McLaren can continue to play the role of antagonist to Red Bull and above all whether developments will allow Ferrari to put the nose back in front as done in Melbourne.
From Maranello they have repeatedly dampened the enthusiasm, stating that the updates will help performance but will not be a game changeras Frederic explained Vasseur. Nonetheless, the fans’ expectations are very high, and in the stands of the Santerno circuit they wait for over 200 thousand spectatorsas stated today in the press conference to present the grand prix held at the headquarters of the Emilia-Romagna Region in Bologna.
Bonaccini’s words
“The Grand Prix is one of the levers of economic growth in the area. This is demonstrated by the data relating to the last edition played, that of 2022, which created a turnover of 274 million and 167 thousand euros (Source JFC). In 2022, 60 TVs were connected and 82.2 million viewers followed the race“, underlined the regional leaders.
“The over 200 thousand spectators over the three days will lead to a turnover of more than that 270 million euros“, added the President of the Region Stefano Bonaccini. “Let’s not forget the impact on television broadcasts and that many drivers have declared the Imola circuit one of the most beautiful in the circus. This stage makes the city of Imola, the Region and Italy great“.
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