Imola, June 30, 2025 – Without Formula 1 in Imola in 2026 the rumor of those who have for some time would like more motorcycle races to the Enzo and Dino Ferrari car races. An appeal that the Moto Club Imola, led by President Giancarlo Salvi and his deputy Giacomo de Magistris, renew in every location.
Salvi and De Magistris, the feared farewell of Formula 1 in 2026 has become reality.
“It is a loss that makes noise, but it does not catch us unprepared. Already in 2023, together with the other two historic motorcycles of the city in front of the Governance of the Autodrome and the President of the IMF Giovanni Copioli, we had underlined the importance of not forgetting the motor roots of this circuit”.
Why?
“We were afraid that, in the absence of a renewal of the contract with Liberty Media, the relationships with the promoters of the international motorcycle planet would have been burned. It was not about stopping at nostalgia, but of looking forward by enhancing what we built in decades of history”.
For Formula 1, however, we work on the rotation option with other European historical great prizes.
“It is a solution that makes sense, in an increasingly competitive global context, but must be managed with balance. Imola has shown that it is up to it, both on an organizational and on the public level. If the rotation will serve to keep the presence on the calendar alive and will enhance our autodrome not as a reserve stage, then it must be accepted with pragmatism”.
Wec and Elms confirmed and the music park Arena project starts.
“Multifunctionality is a resource but must not become an alibi to distort the identity of the circuit. The Music Park Arena is an excellent idea if inserted in a vision that holds together culture and motor. Imola cannot be content with being a container to be filled. Well WEC, ELMS and for the motorcycles the CIV but serves a planning that enhances the history of our self -driver and its vocation”.
Idea?
“The Superbike could return to being a stable presence and we would think strategic the entry into play of the MotoGP (soon by Liberty Media, ndr) if the formula 1 exit of the scene 1 “is confirmed.
The after Gian Carlo Minardi at the top of Formula Imola?
“We hope that the new governance maintains a clear vision, rooted in the territory and respectful of the identity of the circuit. The sole director can simplify the decision -making processes but a shiny look at international motorsport will be needed. If the appointment of Massimo Monti will be confirmed, a person of proven managerial experience, we expect that it favors an open and constant dialogue with all the actors in the sector. They keep passion, skills and memory “.
