Loaction: Autodromo national de Monza, Monza
Raceday: Sunday, 10 Sep 2006
Time: 2000 (+8 GMT)
2005 winner: J P montoya
Number of laps: 53
Circuit length: 5.793 Km
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Monza is regarded by many as the embodiment of Formula One racing.
Not only is it a fantastic example of a track that combines speed
with skill, it also has a heart and soul all its own. It has seen
some of the finest races of all time, but also some of the sport's
worst accidents. The names of the great drivers and the sounds of
engines from years gone by linger in the grand old trees which
surround the track in the royal park.
Work began on the track in 1922 and was completed in under half a
year. After Brooklands and Indianapolis it was the third permanent
race track in existence. With a banked oval track incorporated into
the design of the road racing circuit, the total track length stood
at a whopping 10 kilometres.
The list of famous victories and horrifying accidents is long, and
all combine to make Monza one of the most magical places on the
Formula One calendar. For many there is nowhere that encapsulates
the sport better than this circuit. The Italians call it "La Pista
Magica," the magic track, a description few would disagree
with.
Monza is a small town located 16km to the north-east of Milan. The
circuit is easily reached from the city using the A1 and A4
motorways, and then the local S36 that provides access to
Monza.
By train, from Milan go to Monza Station. Free shuttle buses are
normally laid on over the race weekend from there to the circuit,
travelling on the black line.
Linate airport, just to the east of Milan, handles domestic and
European flights, while Malpensa airport, to the north-west,
handles international traffic.
