What if Imola provided a solution?

A solution for saving the Italian round of the calendar F1, historic as were the French and German events before their more or less recent disappearance, could finally see the light of day. The threat of absence has been looming for several months, since the extension of an agreement with F1 for Monza is very far from being acquired beyond 2016, the last year of the Lombard track's contract. During the last Monaco Grand Prix, the organizers of the Italian event at Monza met with Bernie Ecclestone, but no news, good or bad, had filtered through.

A work-study solution between the two plots could then be the solution, as indicated by Bernie Ecclestone at Gazzetta Dello Sport. “Imola offers alternation with Monza. This can be achieved, explains the Briton. I want Italy to stay on the calendar at all costs. Except that if Imola contacted me, I have not heard from Monza for a month. They have the desire to save the Grand Prix, but the money is lacking. »

Last visited in 2006, the Enzo e Dino route Ferrari of Imola hosted with the San Marino Grand Prix one of the two meetings on the calendar contested on Italian soil. The Monza Autodrome then took over as the only home race for fans.