The Mugello Circuit is located in a wide valley north of Florence, framed by wooded Tuscan hills. Its trademark is a long start-finish straight, followed by a chain of fast corners that constantly rise and fall. The track has a special reputation among motorcycle fans, as the MotoGP World Championship holds its Italian Grand Prix here. In this profile, you’ll learn where Mugello is located, which sections define the lap, and how the terrain looks as a 3D relief.
A valley instead of a city: location and character of the Mugello Circuit
Mugello is first and foremost not a track name, but the name of a landscape: the Sieve Valley in the north of the Florence province, between the Apennine ridge and the city. The full name of the circuit is Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello, located near the town of Scarperia e San Piero. Visitors drive through forests, fields, and small hamlets until the grandstands and pit buildings appear in the valley.
The lap measures 5.245 kilometers and has 15 corners. Many are taken at high speed, with few tight hairpins. Since the track follows the terrain, crests, dips, and inclines alternate—drivers often see the apex of a corner late. This constant elevation change also makes the Mugello Circuit appealing for spectators: from the hills, you can overlook long sections of the track.
From San Donato to Bucine: the 15 corners of the Mugello Circuit
The straight and San Donato
The start-finish straight is just over a kilometer long, where the highest speeds of the lap are reached. It’s not completely flat: before the braking point, there’s a crest that motorcycles cross at well over 300 km/h. This is followed by San Donato, a tight corner where positions often change, especially at the start.
Luco, Poggio Secco, and Materassi
Behind San Donato, the track winds through Luco and Poggio Secco, two consecutive corners that demand a clean line. These are followed by Materassi and Borgo San Lorenzo—the latter named after a nearby town in the valley. Here, the direction changes quickly, with motorcycles leaning from one side to the other.
Casanova, Savelli, and the Arrabbiata corners
Casanova and Savelli lead downhill, followed by an uphill climb into Arrabbiata 1 and 2. The name means “the Angry One,” and both corners are taken at high speed uphill. This section best showcases how much Mugello relies on its terrain: hesitation here costs time well into the next corner.
Scarperia to Bucine
After Scarperia and Palagio come Correntaio, the Biondetti chicane, and finally Bucine, the last corner before the straight. A clean exit here carries speed over the entire kilometer. A good exit from Bucine is often the preparation for an overtaking maneuver before San Donato.
Road races, Ferrari, MotoGP: the history of the Mugello Circuit
Racing existed in Mugello long before the current track: for decades, road races were held on the region’s country roads and mountain passes. The permanent circuit opened in 1974, offering a closed track with pits and grandstands. Since 1988, the facility has belonged to Ferrari, which also uses it for test drives.
For motorcycle fans, Mugello is above all the stage of the Italian Grand Prix. MotoGP first came here in the 1970s and has been a regular fixture on its calendar since the 1990s. Race weekends usually take place in late spring or early summer, when the grandstands and hills are packed.
Formula 1 has raced at Mugello just once: in 2020 for the Tuscan Grand Prix, when the calendar had to be reshuffled due to the pandemic. Before and after, the track has primarily served as a test and race venue for various series, club events, and motorcycles.
Arrival through the valley: airports, accommodation, and track days
Traveling to the Mugello Circuit can easily be combined with a city trip. Florence and Bologna airports are both within reach, and the A1 motorway between the two cities passes by the valley. You don’t need a separate travel day for an evening in Florence.
Accommodations in the valley itself are in high demand during Grand Prix weekends. Many visitors opt for Florence or towns on the edge of the Apennines and commute. Allow plenty of time for arrival and departure on race day, as the access roads are narrow and winding.
Outside of major races, check the operator’s event calendar: it also includes track days, driving courses, and smaller race series. And if you’re already visiting Italy’s motorsport locations: Imola with its hills and the Santerno River is on the other side of the Apennines in Emilia-Romagna, while Misano is on the Adriatic coast near Rimini.
Crests and dips as a 3D relief: the Mugello frame
On a flat track map, Mugello looks like a tangle of corners. Only the elevation changes reveal why the Arrabbiata corners demand so much courage and where the crest before San Donato lies on the straight. This is exactly what the Mugello frame with 3D track relief captures: the track is 3D-printed as a red line, showing the true-to-life elevation changes over the dark background map.
The frame is available in A4 for €55 and in A3 for €85. A4 fits on a desk or sideboard, while A3 stands alone on a wall, such as in a hallway or hobby room next to the helmet shelf. More tracks from around the world can be found in the overview of 3D circuit frames.
Tuscany and the Adriatic: Mugello and Misano on one wall
Mugello doesn’t have to stand alone on the wall: MotoGP fans will also recognize the Misano frame with the circuit on the Adriatic coast, home of the San Marino Grand Prix. The two tracks are just a few hours’ drive apart and couldn’t be more different—here, the hilly landscape of Tuscany; there, a compact, flat circuit near the sea.
Hung at the same height and in the same format side by side, the two frames create a small Italy series for motorcycle fans. A gap of a few centimeters between the frames lets each track stand out. For those who also watch car racing, the series can be expanded with Monza as a 3D relief, the venue of the Italian Formula 1 Grand Prix. All motifs from the country can be found in the Italy collection.
Gift for motorcycle fans: Mugello with a race number and a personal line
Mugello is especially perfect for three types of people: motorcycle fans who watch the Grand Prix every year on TV; those who have already sat on the hill or in the grandstand; and track day riders who have driven the circuit on their own motorcycle. For the latter two groups, personalization is worth it.
For an extra €5, you can add a name, a race number with up to two digits, a country, and two lines of text with up to 40 characters each. Lines like “Mugello 2026 – our first time” or “First track day: San Donato conquered” fit perfectly. Note: personalized frames are made to order and are therefore excluded from the right of withdrawal.
Even without a frame, there are great ideas: tickets and travel planning for the next race weekend in Tuscany, a picture book about the history of Italian motorcycle racing, or a driving course voucher for the recipient’s home track. More inspiration can be found in our gift ideas for MotoGP fans.
For presentation, there’s the premium gift packaging with silver foil for €9.90, and for hanging without drilling, the adhesive nail for residue-free mounting for €3.99. With the A3 frame, you already reach the €85 threshold for free shipping within Germany. We ship within 1–2 business days—still, order by mid-December to be safe.
Frequently asked questions
In which region is Mugello located, and which airport is the closest?
The Mugello Circuit is in Tuscany, in the north of the Florence province near Scarperia e San Piero. The closest airport is Florence, with Bologna as the alternative on the other side of the Apennines.
How many corners does Mugello have, and what are they called?
The 5.245-kilometer lap has 15 corners. The most famous are San Donato at the end of the straight, the two Arrabbiata corners, and Bucine as the last corner before the start-finish line.
Has Formula 1 ever raced at Mugello?
Yes, once: in 2020 for the Tuscan Grand Prix. Otherwise, Mugello is primarily known as a MotoGP stage and test track.
What does the corner name Arrabbiata mean?
Arrabbiata is Italian for “the Angry One.” It refers to two fast corners, Arrabbiata 1 and 2, which are taken uphill at high speed.
Does the Mugello frame show the elevation changes of the track?
Yes. The track is 3D-printed as a relief, accurately representing the elevation changes, with the surroundings appearing as a dark map beneath. The dimensionality is especially visible in side lighting.
Conclusion: hills, straight, Arrabbiata
Mugello is not a circuit that can be explained on a flat map: the long straight with its crest, the descent through Casanova and Savelli, and the climb into the Arrabbiata corners define its character. Those who have been there associate it with hills, spectator-filled slopes, and an evening in Florence. If you want to bring this ups and downs home or give it as a gift, check out the Mugello frame in A4 or A3—alone or together with Misano.
