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Formula 1 signs letter of intent with Mugello circuit

20 June 2020 at 11:15
Last update 20 June 2020 at 11:18
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Because of the coronavirus, the entire Formula 1 has been revamped. Although the season is now starting very late and many races will have to be missed, it also offers opportunities for circuits that have never been on the calendar before.

Almost certainly

Mugello and Portimao seem to be the biggest contenders to organize Grands Prix. According to the mayor of Florence it is almost certain that Formula 1 race for the first time in September at Mugello.

"It is almost certain that we will organize a second Italian Grand Prix this year", says mayor Dario Nardella. "It would be an historic moment. Not only for motor racing, but also for Florence. We'll keep our fingers crossed since we've never been this close to a Formula 1 race at Mugello."

Letter of intent

This is accompanied by the news that Formula 1 has signed a declaration of intent with the circuit. This news came out on June 19th according to Corriere dello Sport. According to the Italian medium the race at Mugello is scheduled for September 13th, one week after the race at Monza.

A race at Mugello could mean that Ferrari will possibly run its 1000th race in Italy. The team will have a total of 999 races after the race at Monza. Mugello is owned by Ferrari.