Having already cancelled a bunch of Grand Prix events, Formula One confirmed today that Mugello will host a F1 Grand Prix for the first time in the fabled track’s history. The Grand Prix of Tuscany at Mugello is one of two new races added to a revised 10-race calendar that now also includes the Russian Grand Prix. Mugello will host a race on September 13, followed by the Russian Grand Prix in Sochi on September 27.

Australian driver Daniel Ricciardo: has some experience at the circuit and like many of the F1 drivers, is excited to try out the MotoGP facility in a powerful F1 car.

Daniel Ricciardo: “Very excited. The first circuit I heard was Mugello, and that was a circuit I raced back in 2007 (in Formula Renault) for the first time, and it was my favourite circuit that season,” he said. I loved the flowing high-speed corners, and I think in F1 it would be amazing. We had a test there back in 2012 in F1, but the cars now, these 2020 cars around there, would be insane, so certainly excited if that one takes place.”

Austria was the first round last weekend, with another round in Austria this weekend, and F1 CEO Chase Carey is looking forward to the extended calendar.

Chairman and CEO Chase Carey: “We had a great start to our season in Austria last weekend and we are increasingly confident in our plans to race throughout the remainder of 2020. The Russian Grand Prix is major moment in our season, and we are looking forward to being back in Sochi in September. We are equally excited to see Formula 1 race for the first time at Mugello, an occasion that will mark Ferrari’s 1000 Grand Prix. Both races will be a huge boost for fans with more announcements on the next races in our calendar coming in the weeks ahead.”