Fans enjoy the Italian Grand Prix at Monza

Bernie Ecclesone and Monza’s managers have signed a new deal which will keep the Italian Grand Prix at Monza until at least 2016.

The current contract was due to expire in 2012 and terms for a 4 year extension were agreed.

Much like Silverstone, Monza’s future seemed uncertain especially with recent talks about a new race Formula 1 Grand Prix race in Rome.

The deal is very important for the thousands of Ferrari fans who see the legendary track is their home.

Last year’s race was dominated by Brown GP and won by Rubens Barrichello.

Although the 2010 race at Monza is a few months away, Ferrari look very sharp this season and a home one-two will be a dream come true for Alonso and Massa.

For nearly 80% of the time, the Formula 1 drivers are at full throttle and although most achieve good lap times relatively easy, in order to be competitive, they really have to show skill and have great engines of course.

With only three corners worth mentioning, one of which being the famous Parabolica, most drivers find overtaking to be quite difficult at Monza.

The high speed and heavy braking, quite often result in bad accidents and unfortunately Monza has been the scene of a few tragedies.

Still, fast laps, raving engines and a sea of Tifosi with Ferrari flags!

Autodromo Nazionale Monza Circuit Information

Lap length: 5.793km
Race distance: 60 laps / 306.720km

Full throttle: 70%
Top speed in race: 351kph
Longest flat-out section: 16 seconds / 1,320m