The track was purchased by Ferrari in 1988 and renovated to their high standards shortly after - with excellent facilities and world class safety features. It became a permanent MotoGP™ venue from 1991 onwards Italy’s love affair with bike racing is long and enduring. Manufacturers such as Mondial, Moto Guzzi, Gilera, MV Agusta, Morbidelli, Garelli, Cagiva and now Aprilia and Ducati all playing a role, in addition to great riders such as Giacomo Agostini and Valentino Rossi.

Fascinating cities, stunning mountains and lakes, breathtaking coastline, great weather, excellent wine, amazing cuisine, thousands of years of history and classic architecture… What more could you want from a holiday destination? Italy’s capital city Rome was once the centre of an entire empire, and millions of tourists annually visit each year to see the Roman Forum and the Colosseum, in addition to St. Peter’s Basilica, the Vatican Museums, Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel and the Trevi fountain. The north of Italy boasts beautiful mountains in regions bordering Austria, France and Switzerland and the large northern cities - Turin, Milan, Genoa, Bologna – are the economic and post-industrial powerhouses of the nation. Meanwhile the south of Italy has its contrasting and rustic charm, with miles of unspoiled beaches and its own interesting cities such as Naples and Palermo. Mugello is located in the picturesque Tuscan region in central Italy, just north of Rome, and just a short drive from Florence - the cultural and historical hotspot. Pisa and Siena are also in Tuscany, and the locals in both cities would argue that their city is just as beautiful, if not more beautiful, than Florence.

Planning a tour out into the Tuscan countryside on foot, by bicycle, motorbike or car is well worth the effort. There are hundreds of routes to choose from throughout the region, which will guide you to quaint little towns, vineyards, woodlands, hilltops and valley streams. Cities such as Florence, Siena, San Gimignano, Pisa and Lucca are all worth taking a day or more to discover and some of Italy’s finest architectural, cultural and historical sights are there to be discovered. Florence is the capital city of the Tuscan region, is considered the birthplace of the Renaissance. Its historic city centre has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1982.