82,024 SPECTATORS OVER THE WEEKEND OF THE PRAMAC GRAND PRIX OF EMILIA-ROMAGNA
ENEA BASTIANINI WINS HIS HOME GRAND PRIX IN MOTOGP. VICTORIES FOR VIETTI IN MOTO2 AND ALONSO IN MOTO3
Misano World Circuit, 22 September 2024 – The Pramac Grand Prix of Emilia-Romagna closes with 82,024 spectators over the three days at the Misano World Circuit. The partial numbers are: 8,864 on Friday, 25,854 on Saturday and 45,467 on Sunday. A result that fully satisfies the organizers and that follows the exceptional result achieved in the Motor Valley two weeks ago: almost 250 thousand fans on the circuit in this unforgettable September.
Also attending the day was the Minister for Sport and Youth Andrea Abodi, who in the morning visited the FMI Federal Technical Center located at the Misano World Circuit, chatting with President Giovanni Copioli and then following the race from the Terrazza Motor Valley.
THREE EXCITING RACES
In MotoGP, triumph for Rimini native Enea Bastianini, at the end of an exciting duel with Jorge Martin. Marc Marquez on the third step. Ducati’s hundredth victory in MotoGP.
In fourth place was Marco Bezzecchi, together with Bastianini, representative of Riders’ Land, the land of the Motor Valley riders, where Team Gresini is also a protagonist, on the podium with Marc Marquez.
Another Italian on top of the podium in Moto2, with Celestino Vietti who preceded Aron Canet by a few thousandths, third place for Tony Arbolino. In Moto3, David Alonso continues to dominate, winning ahead of Piqueras and Veijer
THREE MEMORABLE DAYS ALSO IN MEMORY OF LUCA SALVADORI AND SOLIDARITY WITH THE ROMAGNOLI INVOLVED BY THE BAD WEATHER OF THE RECENT DAYS
During the days, together with the enthusiasm for the spectacle of the event, there was also the pain for the recent death of the pilot Luca Salvadori and for the people of Romagna affected by the bad weather. Solidarity and encouragement from all motorsports were expressed to the Councilor for Tourism of the Emilia-Romagna Region, Andrea Corsini, present at the circuit today.
STATEMENTS
Andrea Abodi, Minister for Sport and Youth: “Motorcycling is an incredibly fascinating sport and I can only be proud to see Italian riders and manufacturers at the top of this discipline. Attending the Misano World Circuit Marco Simoncelli has allowed me, once again, to verify the commitment and passion that the Italian Motorcycling Federation, its President Giovanni Copioli and all the professionals promote to spread the values of Italianness and the healthiest principles of sport, with a particular focus on young people and their human and professional growth”.
Andrea Corsini, Councilor for Tourism of the Emilia – Romagna Region: “We can only be satisfied to have hosted, after only two weeks, the second Grand Prix here in Misano, also named after Emilia – Romagna. It is a difficult time for our Region: the flood puts us in the position of dedicating all our efforts to the restoration of the flooded areas and to be close to the people who are suffering, first and foremost, the volunteers, the police, the Civil Protection, our mayors and all those who are working day and night.
The positive news is certainly the fact that there are no victims. These major events give the signal that we are a Region that reacts and that is able to promptly do what is needed to give support to the flooded populations and to those in great difficulty”.
Andrea Albani, managing director MWC: “With the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix we completed three intense and exciting weeks with over 300 thousand guests on the circuit, with the two editions of the MotoGP and the Italian Bike Festival.
The last week has been truly difficult from many points of view. The satisfaction for the public result, the pain for the passing of Luca Salvadori and the thought for that part of Romagna that was hit hard by the bad weather coexist. To all of them, closeness and solidarity. We are a strong people and with the dignity that distinguishes us we will rise again. Forza Misano and Forza Romagna”.
THOMAS CECCON HAS WAVED THE CHECKERED FLAG
NUMEROUS VIPS IN THE PADDOCK
There were also many famous faces today who did not go unnoticed in the paddock. From the Paris Olympics, after Elia Vivani, today it was the gold medalist in the 100-meter backstroke Thomas Ceccon who waved the checkered flag at the end of the MotoGP race. In addition to him, the Spanish bronze medalist boxer Emmanuel Reyes Pla was also present.
From the Olympic champions to one of the four wheels, with the presence of the Formula 3 world champion Leonardo Fornaroli.
Also at the Misano World Circuit were the chef Massimo Bottura and, for the second consecutive day, the presenter Federico Quaranta.
Also at the Emilia-Romagna Grand Prix were the actor and DJ Paolo Noise and the “jinx” of Avanti un Altro, Giorgia Palma.
MAMELI’S HYMN PERFORMED BY THE AMINTORE GALLI LYRIC CHOIR, ACCOMPANIED BY THE MUSICIANS OF SAN CRISPINO
The Italian national anthem was performed by the Amintore Galli Lyric Choir of Rimini directed by maestro Marcello Mancini accompanied by the Musicians of San Crispino. The “Heap Orchestra” then took the stage at the end of the awards ceremony, starting a musical moment, on the notes of “Romagna Mia”, while on the track the traditional stage invasion began.
AWARDS
Moto3: Winning Constructor Jorge Viegas FIM President, 3rd Place Andrea Albani Managing Director Misano World Circuit, 2nd Place Fabrizio Piccioni Mayor of Misano, Winner Jorge Viegas FIM President.
Moto2: Winning Constructor York Ragen Pramac Vice Chairman, 3rd Place Giovanni Copioli FMI President, 2nd Place Giammaria Manghi Head of Political Secretariat of the Presidency of Emilia – Romagna Region , Winner Jorge Viegas FIM President.
MotoGP: Winning Constructor Tina Santoro Pramac Marketing Director, 3rd Place Andrea Corsini Councilor for Tourism of the Emilia-Romagna Region, 2nd Place Jorge Viegas FIM President, Winner Andrea Abodi Minister of Sport – Italian Government.
A THOUGHT FROM MWC TO COMMEMORATE LUCA SALVADORI
The memory of Luca Salvadori was moving and shared yesterday at MWC, with many riders participating. The rider and popularizer who died in recent days was first remembered by Giovanni Copioli, President of the FMI, and then by the silence of the participants.
YESTERDAY EVENING THE NAMES OF THE ‘SIC’ ROUNDABOUT IN CORIANO
The Aldo Drudi totem was unveiled in front of the fans and pilots of the Sic58 Squadra Corse. From today, the welcome and goodbye greeting from Coriano has become unique and exceptional with the new roundabout named after Marco Simoncelli. The work is the result of the creativity and ingenuity of designer Aldo Drudi. The 5-meter-high totem is surmounted by a flagpole with the waving Sic flag, lights up at dusk and radiates low-energy light. The Italian Motorcycle Federation wanted to dedicate a recognition plaque to the unforgettable pilot, applied to the base of the installation.
RESULTS
Moto3: 1. David Alonso CFMoto Aspar Team – 2. Angel Piqueras Leopard Racing – 3. Collin Veijer Liqui Moly Husqvarna Intact GP
Moto2: 1. Celestino Vietti Red Bull KTM Ajo – 2. Aron Canet Fantic Racing – 3. Tony Arbolino ELF Marc VDS Racing Team
MotoGP: 1. Enea Bastianini Ducati Lenovo Team – 2. Jorge Martin Prima Pramac Racing – 3. Marc Marquez Gresini Racing MotoGP
Info: www.motogp.com
