Italian GP future in danger after only 16.000 bought tickets
Sep.9 - F1 CEO Stefano Domenicali is worried about the future of the Italian GP at Monza.
Once an unmissable and exciting pilgrimage for the Tifoso, race organisers are now warning that a meagre race-day crowd of just 16,000 spectators have bought tickets to attend this weekend's race.
It is believed the issue could be the harsh ongoing covid-related restrictions, but Italian automobile club president Angelo Sticchi Damiani admits it is a dire warning.
"We will lose around 16 million euros," he said.
The sport's chief, Domenicali - an Italian and former Ferrari boss - is concerned that losses like that endanger the future of the historic event.
When asked about the meagre ticket sales, 30 percent of which are reportedly Max Verstappen's Dutch fans, he told La Repubblica: "We need to understand why.
"I hope Monza stays on the calendar, but we need to think about a business model where there is a return," Domenicali said.
"Otherwise it makes no sense."
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The Italian post race is still the best. Great fans. Perhaps some of the lack of interest at legacy tracks is their sanitization. Triggers an old B B King song, 'The Thrill Is Gone'.
i think monzas problem this yr is every italian fan( not sure about the travelling fans) has to prove covid vaccinated and wear a face mask throughout
The Fans are also forbidden from accessing the circuit after the race under the podium too...
WHAT??? There goes the neighborhood. No wonder they aren't showing up. That's way worse than replacing grass and gravel with tarmac.
https://tickets.formula1.com/en/f1-3293-italy
According to the official ticket site it's sold out.
Maybe because of the sprint race farce?
BB King like John Holmes and Seka are American icons... please try not steal our treasures. ;)