Monza is preparing to experience a record edition of the Italian Grand Prix next weekend. With a sold-out already achieved and the declared goal of approaching 400,000 spectators after the 369,041 attendees in 2025, the Temple of Speed confirms its centrality in the Formula 1 calendar. But for the national racetrack, the decisive game will actually start the day after the race, when the new infrastructure interventions requested by Liberty Media to consolidate the future of the Brianza circuit will begin.
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Memorandum of understanding signed
After the track and underpass refurbishment completed in 2024 in just 140 days, with an investment of 21 million, the memorandum of understanding has already been signed mobilizing about 40 million euros for works related to race direction, hospitality, and the press room. These works respond to the requests made by Liberty Media, interested in increasing the capacity to generate premium revenues during the race weekend. Already in this edition, grandstands have been added (the total is now 45) at Lesmo, the First Chicane, and the Parabolica, with an increase of 4,200 seats.
The prospect is to further strengthen Monza’s position in the world championship calendar after the contract renewal with Formula 1 until 2031. “The Italian Grand Prix is an important part of our sport’s history. Monza knows how to convey something special,” emphasized Formula 1 president and CEO Stefano Domenicali. “Yet another sold-out confirms the great work done and the bond between Monza and Formula 1.”
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Concession to Aci until 2044
A sign of stability also came with the signing of the concession of the racetrack to the Automobile Club d’Italia until 2044. “For 2027 we have approved a series of important interventions and signed the concession of the racetrack to Aci until 2044, guaranteeing its continuity and international role,” explained Aci president Geronimo La Russa.
“Thanks to the infrastructure interventions carried out by the Region and the Ministry of Transport, responses have been given to Formula 1’s requests,” stated Attilio Fontana, president of the Lombardy Region. “I believe those concerns of recent years have been overcome.” The strategic value of Monza goes beyond the sporting aspect. “Monza is something special,” Fontana remarked, linking the circuit to Lombardy’s ability to promote economy, tourism, and international attractiveness through major events.
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