Formula 1 is expected to announce very soon that a race will be held at the Mugello circuit this season. According to Jarno Trulli, the Formula 1 organization has made the right choice by racing at Mugello. “I have often competed at Mugello in the past and I can tell you that it really is a great job”, Trulli begins enthusiastically about the circuit located in Tuscany. “I even held the lap record for a while!”
Fernando Alonso’s former teammate broke the track record in 1997, which was held by Michael Schumacher at the time. Trulli, however, was slightly faster in his Prost car than the German. “It was always great to drive at Mugello, because it is still an old-style track. Compare it to Suzuka, for example, also such a great track. I think the drivers will enjoy the track very much, although overtaking will be difficult. ”
Words of praise that Vitantonio Liuzzi can also attest to RacingNews365. In fact, according to the former Red Bull driver, Mugello is one of the best jobs in the world. “I really see no reason not to put the Mugello circuit on the calendar, because in my opinion it is one of the most beautiful circuits in the world. In addition, there is not much experience on the circuit, which can make the race weekend extra interesting. This is partly due to the unique, old-fashioned character of the track. “
Trulli also sees the other side of the old-fashioned character: “Mugello is an incredibly challenging and technical circuit, but it also has a number of dangerous points. There are two places where the run-out strip may be too short.” Countryman and good friend Liuzzi, who will also be present as a race steward at the Austrian Grand Prix, has a slightly different opinion. “In my opinion, the Mugello circuit is no more dangerous than other circuits on the calendar, there are a number of circuits where there are no exit lanes or the guardrail is much closer.”
The second downside of the circuit, according to Trulli, comes back during the race on the Sunday of the GP weekend: “I think the drivers in the race will struggle to overtake, although the DRS zone can be on the long straight it may change. It remains to be seen how that will unfold, but I love seeing the F1 cars race again in the Tuscan hills. “
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